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Weather & Climate in Sesquilé, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sesquilé experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,501 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,501 ft (2,591 m) |
| Area | 112.6 sq mi (291.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0446°N, 73.7972°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
167 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 97 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 66 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 57 km | 142 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 141 km | 437 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 130 km | 56 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia | M4.9 | 112 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 166 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 175 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in |
Sesquilé has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 54°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.1").