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La Vega, Colombia

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5,706 Population 83/sq mi density
3,743 ft Elevation 1,141 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
La Vega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,743 ft (1,141 m)
Area68.8 sq mi (178.3 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates5.0018°N, 74.3417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.2"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 138 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 147 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 108 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 140 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 141 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 98 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 91 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 122 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 87 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 150 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 140 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 119 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 128 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 20 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 113 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 129 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 106 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 110 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 115 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 9.6 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in Coldest
December 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in

La Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in November to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (2.6").

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