Elías, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,117 Population 11/sq mi density
4,239 ft Elevation 1,292 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Elías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Area106.0 sq mi (274.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates2.0117°N, 75.9397°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 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 48 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 102 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 116 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 124 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 101 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 62 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 78 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 120 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 53 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 108 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 114 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 65 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 83 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 53 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 108 km
Nov 11, 2017 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia M4.7 141 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 129 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 49 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 20 km
Jan 9, 2014 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.6 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 62 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 6.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
November 67°F (20°C) 6.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in

Elías has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (3.9").

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