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Nariño, Colombia

Catauca

Catauca is a locality in Nariño, Colombia, 2,171 m above sea level. The climate is classified as warm-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csb), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now24°C
Best timeJul–Sep
Population–
Local time11:06
1.37° N, 77.43° WElevation 2,171 mUTC−5 · Colombia Standard Time
The year in Cataucaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low19° / 12°
Rain this month169mm
Best timeJul–Sep

Best: Jul–Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Catauca at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in August

Coolest month12°C

Average low in November

Wettest monthNovember

189 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

32 mm of rain

Weather in Catauca

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
24°C

Showers · wind 2 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°15°5 mm
Fri23 Oct23°13°9.1 mm
Sat24 Oct22°12°13.1 mm
Sun25 Oct21°14°9 mm
Mon26 Oct21°14°13.4 mm
Tue27 Oct22°12°3 mm
Wed28 Oct22°13°7.8 mm
Thu29 Oct21°14°6.9 mm
Fri30 Oct20°15°23.4 mm
Sat31 Oct20°15°7.3 mm

When to go to Catauca

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555451515356627265525053
High19°19°19°19°19°19°20°20°20°19°18°18°
Low12°12°13°13°13°13°12°12°12°12°12°12°
Rain (mm)11410213415712559363269169189154
Wet days14151919191612910182219

What's on in Catauca

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Colombia seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Catauca

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Catauca

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3San Agustín 12 km ↖2012 · 134 km
7.2Pimampiro 30 km ↘1987 · 142 km
6.9Yacuanquer 2 km ↗2013 · 26 km
6.4Pimampiro 50 km ↘1987 · 149 km

Towns and villages around Catauca

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Catauca

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Catauca?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Catauca.
What is the hottest month in Catauca?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Catauca?
November is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Catauca?
November is the wettest month with about 189 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.