Ambalema, Colombia

Full City Profile

6,683 Population 57/sq mi density
758 ft Elevation 231 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Ambalema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 81.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area116.5 sq mi (301.8 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates4.7841°N, 74.7627°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.4"
114% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 99 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 148 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 112 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 136 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 90 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 122 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 100 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 140 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 120 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 149 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 149 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 112 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 138 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 97 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 99 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 143 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 111 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 137 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 149 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruiz, Nevado del (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 63 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 64 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 67 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 68 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
February 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in
April 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
May 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 10.0 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in

Ambalema has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in November to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and July the driest (3.0").

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