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Weather & Climate in Motavita, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Motavita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,534 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,534 ft (2,906 m) |
| Area | 317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5766°N, 73.3670°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,181 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 | 77 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 140 km | 155 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 52 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 70 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 138 km | 155 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 141 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 134 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 134 km | 160 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 46 km | 142 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 137 km | 437 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 133 km | 162 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 126 km | 166 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 140 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 140 km | 165 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in |
Motavita has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.8").