Argelia, Colombia

Full City Profile

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 Average	60.4°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days	170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,121 ft (1,256 m)
Area	305.7 sq mi (791.7 km²)
Population Density	14/sq mi
Coordinates	2.2556°N, 77.2488°W
Timezone	America/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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