Policarpa, Colombia
Full City Profile
8,149
Population
32/sq mi density
3,432 ft
Elevation
1,046 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
Policarpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,432 ft (1,046 m) |
| Area | 253.6 sq mi (656.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.6284°N, 77.4596°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 47 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 88 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 105 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 141 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 159 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 172 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 178 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 187 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in |
Policarpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in November to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (1.8").