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Weather & Climate in La Tola, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Tola has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 62 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 182.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 62 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 317.1 sq mi (821.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.3995°N, 78.1892°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
107 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Apr 27, 1996 | 84 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1994 | 118 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.8 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador | M5.7 | 145 km | 15 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 117 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 71 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.2 | 93 km | 26 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 135 km | 143 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 43 km | 47 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 48 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.0 | 103 km | 41 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 144 km | 42 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 89 km | 24 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 77 km W of Buenaventura, Colombia | M5.0 | 143 km | 62 km |
| May 22, 2024 | 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 41 km | 61 km |
| Apr 5, 1993 | 60 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.9 | 91 km | 26 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 103 km NW of Salahonda, Colombia | M4.9 | 136 km | 29 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 56 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 57 km W of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.9 | 88 km | 41 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 127 km | 35 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 102 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 135 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 160 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 165 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 178 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 14.9 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 22.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 19.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Coldest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in |
La Tola has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 79°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 182.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (22.8") and March the driest (12.2").