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Weather & Climate in Sandoná, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sandoná enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,961 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,961 ft (1,817 m) |
| Area | 61.9 sq mi (160.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 168/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.2863°N, 77.4692°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 142 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 19 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 79 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 114 km | 131 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 21 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 43 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 124 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 33 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 74 km | 49 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 95 km | 21 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 84 km | 5 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 145 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 13 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 58 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 74 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 129 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 139 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 147 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 151 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 165 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 5.7 in |
Sandoná has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 57°F in July to 58°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.2") and August the driest (2.5").