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Weather & Climate in Zarzal, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zarzal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,022 ft (921 m) |
| Area | 218.9 sq mi (566.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.3946°N, 76.0715°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
432 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 70 km | 199 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 99 km | 120 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 61 km | 178 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 69 km | 74 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 25 km | 122 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 65 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 39 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 59 km | 179 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 95 km | 119 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 51 km | 101 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 46 km | 65 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 66 km | 54 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 58 km | 109 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 106 km | 110 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 72 km | 103 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 67 km | 103 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 87 km | 52 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (87 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 87 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 91 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in |
Zarzal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in November to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (2.9").