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Weather & Climate in Tota, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tota experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 49°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,383 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
49°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,383 ft (2,860 m) |
| Area | 156.5 sq mi (405.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5583°N, 72.9876°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,182 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 | 57 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 135 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 94 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 52 km | 21 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 130 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 128 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 133 km | 164 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 132 km | 155 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 159 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 114 km | 437 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 141 km | 158 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 127 km | 162 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 88 km | 142 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 140 km | 164 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 132 km | 165 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 166 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 85 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in |
Tota has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 49°F in July to 52°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (0.6").