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Weather & Climate in Recetor, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Recetor has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 1,872.3 sq mi (4,849.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.2295°N, 72.7610°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 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 | 26 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 92 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 127 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 27 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 72 km | 437 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 32 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 119 km | 142 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 17 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 19 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 41 km | 17 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia | M4.9 | 5 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km WSW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 14.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 16.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 16.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 12.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Recetor has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in June to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 109.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (1.5").