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Argelia, Colombia

Full City Profile

3,474 Population 3/sq mi density
5,768 ft Elevation 1,758 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Argelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 139 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 108.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days139 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,768 ft (1,758 m)
Area1,111.8 sq mi (2,879.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates5.7313°N, 75.1426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.7"
186% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 12, 2024.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 82 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 124 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 86 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 145 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 135 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 75 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 148 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 141 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 134 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 84 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 125 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 150 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 72 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 140 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 117 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 111 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 145 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 101 km
Mar 19, 1991 2 km N of Quimbaya, Colombia M4.8 139 km
Feb 14, 1991 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M4.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 73 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 96 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 105 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 6.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 11.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 12.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
July 69°F (21°C) 6.9 in
August 69°F (21°C) 8.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 10.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 12.8 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 11.2 in Coldest
December 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in

Argelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 108.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (5.8").

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