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Weather & Climate in Tello, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tello has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,906 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,906 ft (581 m) |
| Area | 333.6 sq mi (864.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.0669°N, 75.1378°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
139 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 103 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 110 km | 199 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 120 km | 178 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 129 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 67 km | 38 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 57 km | 13 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 93 km | 52 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 119 km | 157 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 97 km | 51 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 132 km | 161 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 122 km | 165 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 145 km | 149 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 79 km | 26 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 103 km | 185 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 146 km | 42 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia | M4.9 | 35 km | 25 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 143 km | 18 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km S of Génova, Colombia | M4.8 | 146 km | 180 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 163 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 178 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in |
Tello has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in November to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (2.1").