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Weather & Climate in La Calera, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Calera 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 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,825 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,825 ft (2,690 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7207°N, 73.9693°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
154 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 122 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 49 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 103 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 112 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 95 km | 142 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 145 km | 51 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 125 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia | M4.9 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 62 km | 61 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 106 km | 42 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 151 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 151 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 152 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 155 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in |
La Calera has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.4").