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Weather & Climate in San José de la Montaña, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José de la Montaña enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,461 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,461 ft (2,579 m) |
| Area | 80.6 sq mi (208.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8503°N, 75.6833°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
264 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 18, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | M7.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M6.7 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M6.1 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.6 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.5 | 122 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 35 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 1996 | 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 127 km | 37 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 105 km | 22 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 12.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 13.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in |
San José de la Montaña has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in October to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (2.4").