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Weather & Climate in Orito, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 91 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 144.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,145 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 91 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Area | 879.2 sq mi (2,277.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6675°N, 76.8730°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 78 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 100 km | 131 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 107 km | 143 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 63 km | 12 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 107 km | 49 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 80 km | 8 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 122 km | 4 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 133 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 133 km | 23 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 135 km | 9 km |
| May 12, 2023 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2018 | 27 km SE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 83 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 115 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 120 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 143 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 153 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 158 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 159 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 171 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 183 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 190 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 190 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 191 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 14.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 15.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 15.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 14.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Warmest |
Orito has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in June to 75°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 144.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.7") and February the driest (9.0").