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Weather & Climate in Gómez Plata, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gómez Plata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 107.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,955 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 143 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,955 ft (1,815 m) |
| Area | 157.8 sq mi (408.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6818°N, 75.2191°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
148 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 139 km | 53 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 131 km | 62 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 101 km | 55 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 82 km | 59 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 122 km | 35 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 21 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 83 km | 54 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 126 km | 30 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 84 km | 51 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 28 km NE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1991 | 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia | M4.8 | 118 km | 41 km |
| Oct 31, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia | M4.8 | 117 km | 49 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia | M4.8 | 139 km | 87 km |
| May 13, 2009 | 10 km WSW of Dabeiba, Colombia | M4.8 | 130 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 177 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 13.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 11.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 12.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 13.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
Gómez Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in December to 69°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 107.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.5") and January the driest (3.4").