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La Argentina, Colombia

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4,800 Population 17/sq mi density
5,056 ft Elevation 1,541 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
La Argentina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,056 ft (1,541 m)
Area288.2 sq mi (746.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates2.1976°N, 75.9799°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.3"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 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 52 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 80 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 97 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 83 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 105 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 59 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 99 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 69 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 32 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 149 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 88 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 94 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 79 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 62 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 88 km
Nov 11, 2017 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia M4.7 134 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 109 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 42 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 65 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 49 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
March 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 7.4 in Wettest
May 65°F (18°C) 6.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
July 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 64°F (18°C) 7.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in

La Argentina has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 64°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (4.0").

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