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Weather & Climate in Guaranda, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guaranda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 147.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 418.4 sq mi (1,083.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4675°N, 74.5362°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 64 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 79 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 134 km | 39 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 105 km | 91 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 120 km | 55 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia | M4.8 | 149 km | 49 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia | M4.8 | 96 km | 26 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 42 km | 52 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 58 km | 71 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 71 km | 74 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 86 km | 48 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.6 | 61 km | 79 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 131 km | 129 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.5 | 81 km | 27 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.5 | 103 km | 54 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 |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 12.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 13.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 17.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in |
Guaranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 109.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.1") and January the driest (1.3").