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Weather & Climate in Montebello, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Montebello enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,858 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,858 ft (2,395 m)
Area109.8 sq mi (284.4 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates5.9481°N, 75.5275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.6"
152% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 90 km 120 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 138 km 145 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 94 km 119 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 145 km 24 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 139 km 65 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 85 km 110 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 132 km 103 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 54 km 53 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 85 km 10 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 44 km 62 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 132 km 80 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 139 km 21 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 132 km 35 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 118 km 131 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 145 km 132 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 133 km 30 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 144 km 33 km
Mar 19, 1991 2 km N of Quimbaya, Colombia M4.8 147 km 152 km
Feb 14, 1991 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M4.8 132 km 104 km
Dec 24, 1991 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia M4.8 134 km 41 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 99 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 120 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 127 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 9.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 11.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 8.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.0 in
August 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 9.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 11.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 9.8 in
December 67°F (19°C) 6.1 in

Montebello has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in October to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 95.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (3.9").

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