Quípama, Colombia

Full City Profile

3,571 Population 52/sq mi density
4,150 ft Elevation 1,265 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Quípama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 92.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Area69.2 sq mi (179.2 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates5.5194°N, 74.1777°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.5"
143% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 149 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 144 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 140 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 41 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 142 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 145 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 44 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 143 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 139 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 75 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 150 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 84 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 77 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 135 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 87 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 110 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km SSW of Chámeza, Colombia M4.8 147 km
Nov 22, 1996 37 km SW of Cimitarra, Colombia M4.7 67 km
Mar 25, 2008 1 km WNW of Vergara, Colombia M4.7 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 132 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 145 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 153 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in
April 73°F (23°C) 10.2 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 10.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 12.3 in Wettest
November 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in Coldest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in

Quípama has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (3.9").

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