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Rivera, Colombia

Full City Profile

22,877 Population 130/sq mi density
2,398 ft Elevation 731 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Rivera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,398 ft (731 m)
Area175.4 sq mi (454.4 km²)
Population Density130/sq mi
Coordinates2.7772°N, 75.2564°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 20, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 131 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 90 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 141 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 145 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 61 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 99 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 138 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 55 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 115 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 131 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 113 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 136 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 92 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 69 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 132 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 61 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 109 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 116 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 101 km
Jul 15, 2007 14 km NW of Chaparral, Colombia M4.8 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.6 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
October 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in Coldest
December 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in

Rivera has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 72°F in November to 73°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (3.1").

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