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Weather & Climate in Gama, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Gama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,123 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,123 ft (2,171 m)
Area18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates4.7629°N, 73.6109°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.9"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 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 83 km 17 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 62 km 9 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 46 km 10 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 51 km 9 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 100 km 134 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 80 km 21 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 57 km 10 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 90 km 142 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 113 km 437 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 72 km 33 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 137 km 33 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 94 km 14 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 89 km 33 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 113 km 17 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 137 km 28 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 47 km 10 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 119 km 42 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 99 km 61 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 65 km 33 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 60 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 190 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 190 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 191 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
March 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Warmest
April 62°F (16°C) 6.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 9.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 11.6 in Wettest
July 59°F (15°C) 9.6 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 8.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 6.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 7.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in

Gama has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 75.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (1.7").

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