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Weather & Climate in Granada, Colombia

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

Granada enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,827 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (16°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days148 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,827 ft (2,081 m)
Area109.4 sq mi (283.4 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates6.1435°N, 75.1853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.5"
172% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 120 km 120 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 124 km 119 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 114 km 110 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 138 km 33 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 118 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 97 km 53 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 86 km 62 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 145 km 56 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 147 km 35 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 149 km 30 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 122 km 59 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 103 km 33 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 98 km 21 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 143 km 131 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 141 km 51 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 140 km 54 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 88 km 79 km
Dec 24, 1991 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia M4.8 146 km 41 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 105 km 87 km
May 12, 2023 16 km W of Peque, Colombia M4.7 138 km 50 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 118 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 140 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 149 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 6.0 in
February 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 7.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 9.7 in Warmest
May 63°F (17°C) 11.7 in Wettest
June 63°F (17°C) 8.7 in
July 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in
August 62°F (17°C) 9.5 in
September 62°F (17°C) 10.0 in
October 62°F (16°C) 11.5 in
November 62°F (16°C) 9.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in Coldest

Granada has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in December to 63°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (5.8").

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