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Weather & Climate in Pupiales, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pupiales experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,757 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,757 ft (2,974 m) |
| Area | 57.1 sq mi (147.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8714°N, 77.6403°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 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 | 40 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 30 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 | 127 km | 19 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 65 km | 131 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 71 km | 143 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 125 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 109 km | 42 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 46 km | 12 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 27 km | 49 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 38 km | 5 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 | 52 km | 21 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 133 km | 27 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 44 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador | M4.7 | 138 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 27 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 34 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 49 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 85 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 91 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 101 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 102 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 130 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 154 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 157 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 157 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 160 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.9 in |
Pupiales has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.1").