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Weather & Climate in Málaga, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Málaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,251 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,251 ft (2,210 m) |
| Area | 25.3 sq mi (65.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 786/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6990°N, 72.7323°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,383 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 29 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 85 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 108 km | 39 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 33 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 24 km | 160 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 116 km | 43 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 22 km | 155 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 19 km | 164 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 24 km | 162 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 28 km | 159 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 33 km | 158 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 19 km | 165 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 22 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 36 km | 166 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 25 km | 159 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 32 km | 158 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 33 km | 164 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
Málaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 56°F in December to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.9").