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Weather & Climate in Jambaló, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jambaló experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 48°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,605 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
48°F Jul (9°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,605 ft (2,318 m) |
| Area | 270.7 sq mi (701.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.7776°N, 76.3244°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
216 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 95 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 34 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 135 km | 199 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 141 km | 178 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 128 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 83 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 20 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 80 km | 43 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 52 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 46 km | 157 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 64 km | 27 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 82 km | 161 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 32 km | 165 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia | M5.0 | 138 km | 69 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 19 km | 149 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 58 km | 26 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 105 km | 185 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 150 km | 18 km |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 8 km N of Yotoco, Colombia | M4.9 | 130 km | 98 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 |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 52 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.7 in |
Jambaló has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 48°F in July to 50°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (3.2").