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Weather & Climate in La Montañita, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Montañita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 120 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 1,583.2 sq mi (4,100.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4802°N, 75.4366°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 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 | 114 km | 170 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 135 km | 43 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 130 km | 157 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 37 km | 18 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 133 km | 158 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 62 km | 29 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 90 km | 23 km |
| Feb 2, 2000 | Colombia | M4.5 | 138 km | 62 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia | M4.5 | 57 km | 36 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia | M4.5 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 1994 | 9 km NE of Belalcázar, Colombia | M4.4 | 148 km | 43 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 3 km NNE of Saladoblanco, Colombia | M4.4 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 18 km WSW of Inzá, Colombia | M4.4 | 143 km | 35 km |
| Jan 19, 2019 | 46 km ESE of Rivera, Colombia | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Altamira, Colombia | M4.3 | 74 km | 12 km |
| Dec 10, 2012 | 7 km WSW of La Argentina, Colombia | M4.3 | 102 km | 54 km |
| Sep 6, 1991 | 11 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 69 km ENE of Puerto Rico, Colombia | M3.9 | 122 km | 62 km |
| Aug 27, 2000 | 6 km N of Inzá, Colombia | M3.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1994 | 4 km ESE of Belalcázar, Colombia | M3.9 | 139 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 15.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 16.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 13.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in |
La Montañita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 129.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (16.3") and January the driest (4.2").