Frías, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,215 Population 46/sq mi density

4,334 ft Elevation 1,321 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Frías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 164 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	65.7°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	65°F (19°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	164 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,334 ft (1,321 m)
Area	26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²)
Population Density	46/sq mi
Coordinates	5.0297°N, 75.0086°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.6"

149% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 11.81"

Driest Month (Jul) 4.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

217 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995	7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia	M6.6	64 km
Dec 11, 1997	22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia	M6.4	150 km
Jan 25, 1999	Colombia	M6.1	101 km
Mar 23, 2019	3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia	M6.1	144 km
Nov 23, 1990	7 km N of Salento, Colombia	M6.1	72 km
Aug 15, 1992	10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia	M5.9	67 km
Jan 2, 1992	2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia	M5.8	147 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km E of Cartago, Colombia	M5.6	98 km
Jan 25, 1999	2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia	M5.5	105 km
May 20, 1995	7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia	M5.3	148 km
Apr 23, 2018	3 km NW of Neira, Colombia	M5.3	62 km
Apr 21, 2005	13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia	M5.2	140 km
Jul 29, 2010	1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia	M5.1	123 km
Feb 21, 2015	8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia	M5.1	136 km
Apr 24, 2007	3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia	M5.1	118 km
Mar 8, 2005	14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia	M5.0	124 km
Nov 2, 2009	5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia	M5.0	124 km
Jan 10, 1990	6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia	M5.0	110 km
Jun 1, 2011	8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia	M5.0	88 km
Jan 27, 2021	8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia	M4.9	117 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (32 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	32 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	38 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	46 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	55 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (19°C)	5.2 in
February	66°F (19°C)	5.9 in
March	66°F (19°C)	7.8 in	Warmest
April	66°F (19°C)	10.6 in
May	66°F (19°C)	10.4 in
June	66°F (19°C)	6.2 in
July	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in	Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	5.6 in
September	66°F (19°C)	8.7 in
October	65°F (18°C)	11.8 in	Wettest
November	65°F (18°C)	10.5 in	Coldest
December	65°F (18°C)	7.0 in

Frías has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in November to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (4.8").

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