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Weather & Climate in San Mateo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Mateo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,293 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,293 ft (2,223 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4020°N, 72.5531°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,390 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 | 64 km | 155 km |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia | M6.1 | 149 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 126 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 96 km | 43 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 54 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 64 km | 160 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 120 km | 39 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 56 km | 155 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 55 km | 160 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 55 km | 162 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 63 km | 166 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 54 km | 165 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 62 km | 159 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 68 km | 158 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 59 km | 164 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 63 km | 159 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 59 km | 167 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in |
San Mateo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in July to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.8").