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Weather & Climate in Macanal, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Macanal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,492 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,492 ft (1,674 m) |
| Area | 74.3 sq mi (192.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9721°N, 73.3196°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 46 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 58 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 93 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 42 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 83 km | 142 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 89 km | 437 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 54 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia | M4.9 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 130 km | 61 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 13.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 15.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 12.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in |
Macanal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 103.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (1.6").