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Weather & Climate in Ortega, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ortega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,289 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 431.7 sq mi (1,118.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.9361°N, 75.2217°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
309 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 59 km | 199 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 139 km | 120 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 63 km | 178 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 81 km | 17 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 131 km | 122 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 94 km | 145 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 83 km | 179 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 137 km | 119 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 114 km | 65 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 82 km | 38 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 144 km | 110 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 52 km | 52 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 134 km | 95 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 122 km | 161 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 150 km | 165 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 25 km | 51 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 81 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 99 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 107 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in |
Ortega has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in November to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.1") and July the driest (1.8").