Junín, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,499 Population 80/sq mi density

7,795 ft Elevation 2,376 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Junín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)

Annual Average	60.5°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	60°F (16°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,795 ft (2,376 m)
Area	18.7 sq mi (48.5 km²)
Population Density	80/sq mi
Coordinates	4.7903°N, 73.6601°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.9"

100% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 11.61"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

155 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	87 km
Jun 8, 2025	15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia	M6.3	68 km
Aug 17, 2023	10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia	M6.1	50 km
May 24, 2008	6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia	M5.9	53 km
Jan 2, 1992	2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia	M5.8	96 km
Jan 22, 1995	9 km E of Páez, Colombia	M5.7	84 km
Aug 17, 2023	3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia	M5.6	61 km
May 20, 1995	7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia	M5.3	86 km
Jan 21, 1995	13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia	M5.3	77 km
Jan 29, 2007	17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia	M5.3	119 km
Apr 23, 1995	11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia	M5.3	141 km
Mar 16, 2017	17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia	M5.2	118 km
Jun 25, 1991	5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia	M5.2	97 km
Jan 20, 1995	6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia	M5.2	93 km
Jul 2, 2017	8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia	M5.1	138 km
Aug 18, 2023	10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia	M5.0	51 km
Jul 17, 1997	Colombia	M4.9	120 km
Jun 8, 2025	8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia	M4.9	54 km
Jun 4, 1995	4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia	M4.9	93 km
Aug 17, 2023	11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia	M4.9	63 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (184 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	184 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	185 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	186 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	189 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	60°F (16°C)	1.7 in	Driest
February	61°F (16°C)	2.6 in
March	62°F (17°C)	4.4 in	Warmest
April	62°F (16°C)	6.9 in
May	61°F (16°C)	9.5 in
June	60°F (15°C)	11.6 in	Wettest
July	59°F (15°C)	9.6 in	Coldest
August	60°F (16°C)	8.0 in
September	60°F (16°C)	6.2 in
October	61°F (16°C)	7.1 in
November	61°F (16°C)	5.6 in
December	60°F (16°C)	2.8 in

Junín has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 75.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (1.7").

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