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Weather & Climate in Guatapé, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Guatapé enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,198 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 135 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,198 ft (1,889 m) |
| Area | 40.9 sq mi (105.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2343°N, 75.1634°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 130 km | 120 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 134 km | 119 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 110 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 105 km | 53 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 95 km | 62 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 143 km | 56 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 94 km | 21 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 132 km | 54 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 113 km | 59 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 147 km | 30 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 132 km | 51 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 141 km | 55 km |
| Dec 24, 1991 | 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia | M4.8 | 142 km | 41 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia | M4.8 | 112 km | 87 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.8 | 82 km | 79 km |
| Jan 13, 2009 | 15 km SW of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia | M4.7 | 119 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 128 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 159 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 12.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
Guatapé has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in December to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 111.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (5.6").