Riofrío, Colombia

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9,236 Population 60/sq mi density
3,091 ft Elevation 942 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Riofrío has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation3,091 ft (942 m)
Area154.1 sq mi (399.1 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates4.1571°N, 76.2885°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.11"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 135 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 69 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 140 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 135 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 61 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 38 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 71 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 100 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 45 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 48 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 130 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 51 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 139 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 81 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 139 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 139 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 59 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 71 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 120 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 126 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 135 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
February 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in
May 74°F (24°C) 6.7 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Coldest
December 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in

Riofrío has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in November to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (2.6").

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