Weather & Climate in Guachucal, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guachucal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,141 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
49°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (9°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,141 ft (3,091 m) |
| Area | 389.8 sq mi (1,009.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9609°N, 77.7316°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 42 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 34 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 139 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 66 km | 143 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 75 km | 131 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 127 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 76 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 96 km | 42 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 52 km | 12 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 28 km | 49 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 128 km | 27 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 48 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 56 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 15 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 28 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 50 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 83 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 93 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 101 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 107 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 131 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 159 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 159 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 167 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 167 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 49°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in |
Guachucal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 49°F in July to 51°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (1.8").