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Weather & Climate in Puerto Tejada, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Tejada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,179 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,179 ft (969 m) |
| Area | 57.5 sq mi (149.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 803/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.2311°N, 76.4167°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 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 | 145 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 53 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 101 km | 199 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 100 km | 74 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 104 km | 178 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 149 km | 122 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 87 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 149 km | 101 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 150 km | 54 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 57 km | 149 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 115 km | 109 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 103 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 128 km | 43 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 103 km | 52 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 37 km | 161 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 94 km | 157 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 109 km | 27 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 29 km | 165 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 101 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in |
Puerto Tejada has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in November to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (2.1").