Ricaurte, Colombia

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10,788 Population 180/sq mi density
928 ft Elevation 283 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Ricaurte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 75.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area59.8 sq mi (155.0 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates4.2808°N, 74.7647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.8"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

207 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 119 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 131 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 120 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 127 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 102 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 108 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 131 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 141 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 111 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 131 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 137 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 93 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 102 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 133 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 115 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 115 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 47 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 142 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 132 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 75 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 89 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 92 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in Coldest
December 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in

Ricaurte has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in November to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (3.2").

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