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Weather & Climate in López, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
López enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 489.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 1,042.3 sq mi (2,699.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.8454°N, 77.2479°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 142 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 84 km | 149 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 119 km | 43 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 97 km | 27 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 115 km | 165 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 123 km | 47 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 157 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 135 km | 161 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 77 km W of Buenaventura, Colombia | M5.0 | 96 km | 62 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 91 km | 149 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 76 km | 24 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 89 km | 61 km |
| Aug 27, 2013 | 11 km W of Restrepo, Colombia | M4.8 | 127 km | 81 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 121 km | 69 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 87 km WSW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 102 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 125 km | 31 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 60 km | 35 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 120 km | 158 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 | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 111 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 12.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 6.2 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 14.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 13.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 11.9 in |
López has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in November to 70°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 120.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.8") and July the driest (6.2").