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Villa Rica, Colombia

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18,761 Population 16/sq mi density
5,699 ft Elevation 1,737 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Villa Rica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 152 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 103.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.7°F
16% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,699 ft (1,737 m)
Area1,162.2 sq mi (3,010.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates2.5142°N, 76.8494°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.5"
172% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 85 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 99 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 136 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 148 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 46 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 62 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 40 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 91 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 91 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 130 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 123 km
Aug 25, 2019 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia M5.0 135 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 64 km
Aug 22, 2003 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia M5.0 132 km
May 23, 2025 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia M4.8 115 km
Aug 27, 2013 11 km W of Restrepo, Colombia M4.8 146 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 79 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 63 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 54 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 7.9 in
February 63°F (17°C) 7.6 in
March 63°F (17°C) 8.1 in Warmest
April 63°F (17°C) 10.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 10.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
September 63°F (17°C) 7.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 13.7 in Wettest
November 62°F (17°C) 13.7 in Coldest
December 62°F (17°C) 11.4 in

Villa Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 62°F in November to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 103.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.7") and July the driest (3.5").

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