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Weather & Climate in Urrao, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urrao enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,955 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 168 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,955 ft (1,815 m) |
| Area | 1,093.8 sq mi (2,832.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3170°N, 76.1342°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
290 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 18, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | M7.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M6.7 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 145 km | 120 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M6.1 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 146 km | 119 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 21 km S of Bahía Solano, Colombia | M5.7 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.6 | 102 km | 12 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.5 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 33 km WNW of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia | M5.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 35 km |
| May 13, 1996 | 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 142 km | 110 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 165 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 182 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 11.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in |
Urrao has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in October to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (3.4").