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Argelia, Colombia

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4,262 Population 14/sq mi density
4,121 ft Elevation 1,256 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Argelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,121 ft (1,256 m)
Area305.7 sq mi (791.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates2.2556°N, 77.2488°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.6"
141% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 105 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 126 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 98 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 128 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 90 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 86 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 73 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 143 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 138 km
Apr 12, 1995 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia M5.1 134 km
Aug 25, 2019 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia M5.0 103 km
Aug 22, 2003 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia M5.0 119 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 116 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 132 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 131 km
May 23, 2025 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia M4.8 121 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 99 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 125 km
Mar 16, 2012 51 km NW of Timbiquí, Colombia M4.6 125 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 95 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 116 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 161 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 7.2 in
February 60°F (16°C) 6.4 in
March 61°F (16°C) 7.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 9.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 8.9 in Warmest
June 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 5.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 12.7 in
November 60°F (15°C) 12.9 in Coldest, Wettest
December 60°F (15°C) 10.6 in

Argelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in November to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and July the driest (2.6").

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