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Weather & Climate in Guachené, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guachené has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 74°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 229.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,271 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,271 ft (997 m) |
| Area | 145.6 sq mi (377.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.1333°N, 76.3927°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
282 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 | 134 km | 170 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 107 km | 199 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 44 km | 12 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 111 km | 178 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 111 km | 74 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 95 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 83 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 46 km | 149 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 126 km | 109 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 118 km | 43 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 121 km | 103 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 107 km | 52 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 46 km | 161 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 99 km | 27 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 83 km | 157 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 20 km | 165 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 64 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 25 km | 149 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia | M5.0 | 98 km | 69 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in |
Guachené has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 68°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (2.2").