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Weather & Climate in Morales, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Morales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,463 ft (1,665 m) |
| Area | 287.4 sq mi (744.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.7545°N, 76.6279°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
202 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 | 96 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 66 km | 12 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 144 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 14 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 76 km | 43 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 55 km | 165 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 55 km | 27 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 73 km | 157 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 95 km | 161 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 91 km | 26 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 28 km | 149 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia | M5.0 | 142 km | 69 km |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 8 km N of Yotoco, Colombia | M4.9 | 134 km | 98 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 126 km | 185 km |
| Feb 19, 2018 | Colombia | M4.8 | 149 km | 103 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 14 km NE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.8 | 141 km | 59 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 116 km | 35 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 | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 55 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 10.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in |
Morales has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 66°F in June to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 83.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (2.6").