Quinchía, Colombia

Full City Profile

34,069 Population 583/sq mi density
5,961 ft Elevation 1,817 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Quinchía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation5,961 ft (1,817 m)
Area58.5 sq mi (151.4 km²)
Population Density583/sq mi
Coordinates5.3396°N, 75.7302°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.41"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

273 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 28 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 98 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 103 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 72 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 29 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 121 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 106 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 68 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 108 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 134 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 27 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 111 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 70 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 90 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 112 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 37 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 90 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 105 km
Mar 10, 1991 6 km SW of Sipí, Colombia M5.0 133 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 56 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 67 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 71 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
March 63°F (17°C) 6.8 in Warmest
April 62°F (17°C) 9.5 in
May 62°F (17°C) 11.2 in
June 62°F (17°C) 7.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 6.6 in
August 62°F (17°C) 7.8 in
September 62°F (17°C) 8.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 11.4 in Coldest, Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 9.5 in
December 62°F (16°C) 6.5 in

Quinchía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in October to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (4.4").

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