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Weather & Climate in San Joaquín, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Joaquín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,575 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,575 ft (2,004 m) |
| Area | 223.5 sq mi (578.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4300°N, 72.8677°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,397 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 41 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 138 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 32 km | 160 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 38 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 36 km | 164 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 35 km | 155 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 130 km | 43 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 139 km | 39 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 32 km | 162 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 34 km | 166 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 47 km | 158 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 141 km | 142 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 35 km | 165 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 43 km | 164 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 40 km | 159 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 41 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
San Joaquín has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 59°F in December to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (1.4").