Vijes, Colombia

Full City Profile

4,070 Population 37/sq mi density
3,192 ft Elevation 973 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Vijes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,192 ft (973 m)
Area111.6 sq mi (289.0 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates3.6993°N, 76.4423°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 146 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 97 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 79 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 49 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 77 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 148 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 99 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 116 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 56 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 96 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 133 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 108 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 108 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 98 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 112 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 113 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 59 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 89 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 147 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 - - 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 153 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 163 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 173 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
October 71°F (21°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 71°F (21°C) 7.1 in Coldest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in

Vijes has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (2.4").

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