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Weather & Climate in Puerto Guzmán, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Puerto Guzmán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 77 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 161.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,204 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days77 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,204 ft (367 m)
Area582.3 sq mi (1,508.1 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates0.9703°N, 76.5858°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 161.2"
324% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 17.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 9.92"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 110 km 170 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 92 km 145 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 142 km 3 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 124 km 43 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 107 km 143 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 144 km 131 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 144 km 27 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 124 km 5 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 77 km 12 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 139 km 10 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 141 km 49 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 122 km 8 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 144 km 158 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 88 km 23 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 128 km 29 km
May 1, 2018 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia M4.5 133 km 36 km
Feb 2, 2000 Colombia M4.5 124 km 62 km
Oct 17, 1991 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia M4.5 139 km 33 km
Apr 29, 2014 13 km WSW of Tulcán, Ecuador M4.4 140 km 62 km
Apr 26, 2023 14 km WSW of Tulcán, Ecuador M4.4 141 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 92 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 143 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 151 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 152 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 167 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 188 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 194 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in
April 76°F (25°C) 16.2 in
May 76°F (24°C) 17.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 17.7 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 16.6 in Coldest
August 76°F (24°C) 11.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 12.2 in
December 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in Warmest

Puerto Guzmán has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 161.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.7") and January the driest (9.9").

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