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Weather & Climate in Gachantivá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gachantivá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,976 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,976 ft (2,431 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7566°N, 73.5395°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,281 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 | 105 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 129 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 35 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 97 km | 21 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 122 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 124 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 132 km | 164 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 129 km | 155 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 114 km | 166 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 137 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 134 km | 158 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 131 km | 165 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 35 km | 142 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 162 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 127 km | 167 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 119 km | 164 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in |
Gachantivá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in July to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.5").