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Weather & Climate in San José, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San José has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 64 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 187.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 64 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 897.3 sq mi (2,324.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.6966°N, 78.2448°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 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 | 113 km | 145 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 84 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 123 km | 3 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador | M5.7 | 113 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 123 km | 6 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 148 km | 19 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 96 km | 143 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 37 km WSW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.1 | 134 km | 56 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 118 km | 47 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 118 km | 61 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 48 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.0 | 105 km | 41 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 70 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2024 | 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 57 km W of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.9 | 124 km | 41 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Apr 5, 1993 | 60 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.9 | 144 km | 26 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 56 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 116 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 150 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | — | 115 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 93 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 104 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 111 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 137 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 155 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 160 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 186 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 15.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 19.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 24.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 19.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | Driest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in |
San José has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 187.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (24.3") and November the driest (11.4").