Heliconia, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,403 Population 164/sq mi density
4,551 ft Elevation 1,387 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Heliconia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 94.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation4,551 ft (1,387 m)
Area14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates6.2083°N, 75.7357°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.6"
149% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 12, 2024.

Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 138 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 120 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 140 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 138 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 123 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 143 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 143 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 145 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 116 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 142 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 129 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 145 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 150 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 133 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 118 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 135 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 127 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 57 km
Oct 18, 1992 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 134 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 153 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 160 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 9.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 11.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 8.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 7.4 in
August 68°F (20°C) 8.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 9.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 12.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 9.3 in
December 67°F (19°C) 5.7 in

Heliconia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in October to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (3.5").

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