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Weather & Climate in Sapuyes, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sapuyes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,826 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 52.8°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,826 ft (2,995 m) |
| Area | 112.4 sq mi (291.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0373°N, 77.6209°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 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 | 28 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 46 km | 3 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 84 km | 131 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 53 km | 143 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 107 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 39 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 66 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 142 km | 27 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 62 km | 8 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 42 km | 49 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 63 km | 21 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 52 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 46 km | 4 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 29 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 35 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 43 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 97 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 107 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 116 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 119 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 124 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 145 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 172 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 173 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 175 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 179 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in |
Sapuyes has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 52°F in July to 54°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.8").