La Vega, Colombia

Full City Profile

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 Average	59.2°F
	10% above US avg
January Average	59°F (15°C)
July Average	59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days	198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,159 ft (2,182 m)
Area	123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density	28/sq mi
Coordinates	2.0019°N, 76.7789°W
Timezone	America/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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