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Weather & Climate in Oporapa, Colombia

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

Oporapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,544 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,544 ft (1,385 m)
Area67.0 sq mi (173.5 km²)
Population Density166/sq mi
Coordinates2.0238°N, 75.9959°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 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 42 km 170 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 100 km 12 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 116 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 124 km 13 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 97 km 149 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 56 km 43 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 117 km 165 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 51 km 157 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 72 km 27 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 107 km 26 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 110 km 149 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 72 km 18 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 80 km 69 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 126 km 152 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 107 km 44 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 47 km 158 km
Nov 11, 2017 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia M4.7 146 km 46 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 24 km 29 km
Jan 9, 2014 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.6 107 km 59 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 47 km 23 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 56 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 177 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) 4.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 6.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
November 67°F (20°C) 6.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in

Oporapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (3.9").

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