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Weather & Climate in Quetame, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quetame enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,200 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,200 ft (1,585 m) |
| Area | 53.0 sq mi (137.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.3323°N, 73.8614°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 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 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 27 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 11 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 145 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 133 km | 38 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 136 km | 142 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 142 km | 437 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 134 km | 51 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 95 km | 61 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 65 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 167 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 174 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 175 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in |
Quetame has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (2.4").