Jerusalén, Colombia

Full City Profile

697 Population 4/sq mi density

971 ft Elevation 296 meters

79°F Avg Temperature 26°C

Jerusalén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	79.1°F
	46% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	971 ft (296 m)
Area	163.8 sq mi (424.3 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	4.5631°N, 74.6952°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"

107% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 11.97"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

198 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997	24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia	M6.8	141 km
Aug 19, 1995	7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia	M6.6	117 km
Dec 11, 1997	22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia	M6.4	140 km
Nov 23, 1990	7 km N of Salento, Colombia	M6.1	99 km
Aug 17, 2023	10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia	M6.1	122 km
Jan 25, 1999	Colombia	M6.1	115 km
Aug 15, 1992	10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia	M5.9	118 km
May 24, 2008	6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia	M5.9	106 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km E of Cartago, Colombia	M5.6	129 km
Aug 17, 2023	3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia	M5.6	134 km
Feb 6, 2017	16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia	M5.5	124 km
Jan 25, 1999	2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia	M5.5	112 km
Apr 23, 2018	3 km NW of Neira, Colombia	M5.3	117 km
May 20, 1995	7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia	M5.3	149 km
Jul 3, 2009	17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia	M5.2	140 km
Jul 2, 2017	8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia	M5.1	134 km
Jul 29, 2010	1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia	M5.1	79 km
Aug 18, 2023	10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia	M5.0	136 km
Jun 1, 2011	8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia	M5.0	121 km
Mar 8, 2005	14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia	M5.0	140 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (71 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	71 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	79 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	80 km
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	89 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	79°F (26°C)	3.4 in
February	80°F (26°C)	4.3 in
March	80°F (26°C)	6.8 in
April	79°F (26°C)	10.0 in
May	79°F (26°C)	7.8 in
June	79°F (26°C)	5.2 in
July	80°F (27°C)	2.8 in	Driest
August	80°F (27°C)	4.0 in	Warmest
September	80°F (27°C)	7.4 in
October	78°F (26°C)	12.0 in	Wettest
November	78°F (25°C)	9.9 in	Coldest
December	78°F (26°C)	5.4 in

Jerusalén has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in November to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and July the driest (2.8").

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