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El Calvario, Colombia

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557 Population 1/sq mi density
6,240 ft Elevation 1,902 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
El Calvario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Area540.8 sq mi (1,400.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates4.3534°N, 73.7115°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.0"
87% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 117 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 67 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 10 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 6 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 144 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 117 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 23 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 147 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 105 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 126 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 134 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 127 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 137 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 90 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 25 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 14 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 101 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 139 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 183 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 189 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 190 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 56°F (14°C) 6.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 7.8 in
June 55°F (13°C) 10.4 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 9.1 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 7.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in

El Calvario has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 54°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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