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Weather & Climate in Gualmatán, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gualmatán experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,573 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,573 ft (2,918 m) |
| Area | 57.1 sq mi (147.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.9199°N, 77.5674°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 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 | 31 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 40 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 136 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 63 km | 143 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 71 km | 131 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 115 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 37 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 53 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 36 km | 49 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 61 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 49 km | 8 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador | M4.7 | 147 km | 58 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 34 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 40 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 43 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 95 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 101 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 110 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 111 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 112 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 140 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 162 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 163 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 167 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 168 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Gualmatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.1").