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Weather & Climate in Gaitania, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gaitania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,589 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
58°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,589 ft (2,618 m) |
| Area | 756.1 sq mi (1,958.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.1500°N, 75.8167°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
282 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 149 km | 170 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 78 km | 199 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 37 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 139 km | 74 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 87 km | 178 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 82 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 20 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 131 km | 38 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 89 km | 149 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 149 km | 109 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 68 km | 52 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 141 km | 43 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 103 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 131 km | 27 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 78 km | 157 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 62 km | 161 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 125 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 113 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 176 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in |
Gaitania has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 58°F in July to 59°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and August the driest (3.5").