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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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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").