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Weather & Climate in Potosí, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potosí experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,996 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,996 ft (2,742 m) |
| Area | 302.5 sq mi (783.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8074°N, 77.5722°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
86 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 | 42 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 32 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 132 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 75 km | 143 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 59 km | 131 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 118 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 101 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 40 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 44 km | 12 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 138 km | 27 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 56 km | 21 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 30 km | 49 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 36 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador | M4.7 | 137 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 37 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 41 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 51 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 88 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 91 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 98 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 104 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 131 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 150 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 152 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 156 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 157 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in |
Potosí has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 50°F in July to 52°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.7").