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Weather & Climate in Gigante, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gigante has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°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 2,651 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,651 ft (808 m) |
| Area | 247.2 sq mi (640.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.3868°N, 75.5474°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 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 | 104 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 113 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 111 km | 43 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 106 km | 165 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 55 km | 157 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 147 km | 161 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 117 km | 27 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 73 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 115 km | 149 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia | M4.9 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 142 km | 185 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 67 km | 18 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 78 km | 69 km |
| May 27, 2007 | 15 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 125 km | 152 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.7 | 79 km | 44 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 91 km | 158 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 95 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in |
Gigante has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (2.4").