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Valparaíso, Colombia

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6,082 Population 7/sq mi density
761 ft Elevation 232 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Valparaíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 104 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 141.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days104 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area829.7 sq mi (2,148.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates1.1940°N, 75.7075°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.4"
272% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 16.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on May 5, 2024.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 109 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 132 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 148 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 77 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 138 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 75 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 78 km
Feb 2, 2000 Colombia M4.5 134 km
Oct 17, 1991 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia M4.5 111 km
May 1, 2018 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia M4.5 74 km
May 5, 2024 3 km NNE of Saladoblanco, Colombia M4.4 98 km
Dec 10, 2012 7 km WSW of La Argentina, Colombia M4.3 114 km
Jul 28, 1999 3 km SSW of Altamira, Colombia M4.3 94 km
Sep 6, 1991 11 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.2 149 km
Oct 21, 1991 10 km SSE of Hobo, Colombia M3.8 148 km
Mar 9, 2006 35 km SSE of San Sebastián, Colombia M3.7 111 km
Jul 4, 1990 20 km SE of Guadalupe, Colombia M3.7 80 km
Jan 9, 1991 8 km SE of Algeciras, Colombia M3.7 150 km
Sep 16, 1991 24 km WNW of La Argentina, Colombia M3.6 134 km
Jan 11, 1991 9 km N of Agrado, Colombia M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 147 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 12.8 in
April 78°F (25°C) 16.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 16.4 in
June 76°F (25°C) 16.7 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 14.7 in Coldest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in

Valparaíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 141.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (5.6").

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