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La Vega, Colombia

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3,469 Population 28/sq mi density
7,159 ft Elevation 2,182 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
La Vega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°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

59°F Jan (15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,159 ft (2,182 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates2.0019°N, 76.7789°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.9"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 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 47 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 118 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 130 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 87 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 33 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 93 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 99 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 131 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 36 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 150 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 108 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 118 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 105 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 55 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 144 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 123 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 72 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 104 km
Jan 9, 2014 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.6 148 km
Oct 17, 1991 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia M4.5 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 55 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 109 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 169 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
February 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in
March 60°F (15°C) 6.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 8.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 10.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 10.4 in Coldest, Wettest
December 59°F (15°C) 8.4 in

La Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 59°F in November to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (3.1").

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