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Weather & Climate in Mosquera, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mosquera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 68 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 174.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 68 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 384.5 sq mi (996.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.5086°N, 78.4511°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Apr 27, 1996 | 84 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 133 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Jun 3, 1994 | 118 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.8 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador | M5.7 | 131 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 117 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1997 | 141 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1994 | 123 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 141 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2017 | 138 km NW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.2 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 71 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.2 | 72 km | 26 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 29 km | 47 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 48 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.0 | 81 km | 41 km |
| May 22, 2024 | 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 52 km | 61 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 95 km | 24 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 121 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 137 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.0 | 148 km | 26 km |
| Apr 9, 2019 | 140 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 185 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 187 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 14.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 21.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 18.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 15.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | Coldest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in |
Mosquera has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 174.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (21.4") and March the driest (9.8").