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Weather & Climate in Puente Nacional, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puente Nacional enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,318 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,318 ft (1,621 m) |
| Area | 118.1 sq mi (305.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 107/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8774°N, 73.6781°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,279 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 | 125 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 126 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 32 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 118 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 123 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 127 km | 155 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 130 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 119 km | 160 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 38 km | 142 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 111 km | 166 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 126 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 165 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 122 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 130 km | 158 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 130 km | 156 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 129 km | 158 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 122 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 11.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in |
Puente Nacional has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 63°F in October to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (2.4").