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Weather & Climate in Garzón, Colombia

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

Garzón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,736 ft (834 m)
Area305.9 sq mi (792.3 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates2.1959°N, 75.6278°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.9"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.97"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

83 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 87 km 170 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 93 km 12 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 94 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 99 km 13 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 114 km 149 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 97 km 43 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 55 km 157 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 116 km 165 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 108 km 27 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 90 km 26 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 120 km 149 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 51 km 18 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 136 km 25 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 83 km 69 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 133 km 152 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 94 km 44 km
Nov 11, 2017 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia M4.7 101 km 46 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 81 km 158 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 88 km 23 km
Jan 9, 2014 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.6 91 km 59 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 87 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 7.0 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 71°F (21°C) 6.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in

Garzón has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (3.2").

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