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Weather & Climate in Puerto Gaitán, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Gaitán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 161 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 6,811.9 sq mi (17,642.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.3133°N, 72.0816°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 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 | 124 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 67 km | 437 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 87 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 2021 | 91 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 83 km ESE of Puerto Gaitán, Colombia | M4.9 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia | M4.9 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km WSW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 2010 | 20 km ESE of Aguazul, Colombia | M4.8 | 93 km | 23 km |
| Jul 5, 1995 | 12 km SSW of Chámeza, Colombia | M4.8 | 128 km | 54 km |
| May 9, 1996 | 12 km NW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia | M4.7 | 114 km | 45 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 1 km ENE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 16.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 14.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.1 in |
Puerto Gaitán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in July to 84°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.9") and January the driest (0.5").