El Bordo, Colombia

Full City Profile

12,072 Population 32/sq mi density

3,248 ft Elevation 990 meters

71°F Avg Temperature 22°C

El Bordo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	70.7°F
	31% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,248 ft (990 m)
Area	378.8 sq mi (981.0 km²)
Population Density	32/sq mi
Coordinates	2.1170°N, 76.9821°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.7"

99% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 10.94"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 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	72 km
Feb 9, 2013	2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia	M6.9	118 km
Jun 6, 1994	23 km E of Toribío, Colombia	M6.8	136 km
Feb 22, 2015	7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia	M5.5	87 km
Mar 6, 2007	23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia	M5.2	54 km
Jun 27, 2000	3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia	M5.2	87 km
Dec 18, 2009	10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia	M5.1	133 km
Nov 4, 2017	8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia	M5.1	113 km
Aug 18, 2004	2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia	M5.1	46 km
Aug 25, 2019	24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia	M5.0	136 km
Aug 22, 2003	45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia	M5.0	150 km
Nov 13, 1991	11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia	M5.0	108 km
Jun 12, 2018	13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia	M4.9	121 km
May 23, 2025	62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia	M4.8	145 km
Mar 4, 2008	18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia	M4.8	113 km
Jun 20, 2012	28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia	M4.7	71 km
Oct 4, 1991	5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia	M4.7	120 km
Apr 19, 2022	7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia	M4.6	129 km
May 18, 2005	11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia	M4.6	98 km
Sep 26, 1995	24 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia	M4.5	128 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (69 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Purace	Stratovolcano(es)	4,650 m (15,256 ft)	1977	69 km
Galeras	Complex	4,276 m (14,029 ft)	2014	109 km
Cumbal	Stratovolcano	4,764 m (15,630 ft)	1926	163 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro	Stratovolcano	4,698 m (15,413 ft)	1936	179 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	5.9 in
February	70°F (21°C)	5.9 in
March	71°F (22°C)	6.4 in
April	71°F (22°C)	8.3 in
May	71°F (22°C)	6.9 in
June	71°F (22°C)	3.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	2.0 in	Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	2.4 in	Warmest
September	71°F (22°C)	4.7 in
October	70°F (21°C)	10.7 in
November	70°F (21°C)	10.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
December	70°F (21°C)	8.4 in

El Bordo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in November to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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