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Weather & Climate in La Cruz, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Cruz 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 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,887 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,887 ft (2,404 m) |
| Area | 91.0 sq mi (235.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.6022°N, 76.9713°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 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 | 77 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 70 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 140 km | 3 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 136 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 75 km | 43 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 52 km | 143 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 143 km | 157 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 85 km | 27 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 68 km | 12 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 136 km | 49 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 99 km | 158 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 84 km | 23 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 127 km | 29 km |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 19 km NNW of Argelia, Colombia | M4.5 | 98 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 61 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 102 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 124 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 139 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 51°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 7.2 in |
La Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and September the driest (4.9").