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Weather & Climate in Girardota, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Girardota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,652 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,652 ft (1,418 m) |
| Area | 37.1 sq mi (96.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3775°N, 75.4488°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 138 km | 120 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 136 km | 18 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 142 km | 119 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 133 km | 110 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 97 km | 53 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 89 km | 62 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 111 km | 30 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 51 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 54 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 144 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 144 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 166 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 174 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 9.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in |
Girardota has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 55°F in January to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 96.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (3.5").