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Weather & Climate in Zapatoca, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zapatoca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,564 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 71.6°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,564 ft (1,696 m) |
| Area | 270.8 sq mi (701.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8153°N, 73.2677°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,360 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 31 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 145 km | 134 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 28 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 38 km | 155 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 42 km | 164 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 38 km | 160 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 42 km | 165 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 28 km | 166 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 33 km | 159 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 30 km | 158 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 41 km | 164 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 37 km | 162 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 31 km | 155 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 43 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 37 km | 159 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 30 km | 159 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 29 km | 164 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 35 km | 167 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 28 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Zapatoca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in October to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (2.1").