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Weather & Climate in Gachancipá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gachancipá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,415 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,415 ft (2,565 m) |
| Area | 16.6 sq mi (43.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9911°N, 73.8715°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 75 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 72 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 147 km | 437 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 63 km | 142 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 135 km | 56 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 136 km | 42 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 70 km | 61 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia | M4.9 | 121 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 158 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 166 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in |
Gachancipá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").