Yumbo, Colombia

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71,436 Population 640/sq mi density
3,251 ft Elevation 991 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Yumbo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation3,251 ft (991 m)
Area111.6 sq mi (289.0 km²)
Population Density640/sq mi
Coordinates3.5823°N, 76.4915°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.5"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

408 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 88 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 88 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 87 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 60 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 113 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 130 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 67 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 109 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 148 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 103 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 95 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 109 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 110 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 125 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 75 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 96 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 70 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 29 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 133 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 126 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 - - 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (141 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 141 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 176 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 186 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
February 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
April 74°F (24°C) 6.9 in
May 74°F (23°C) 6.1 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in Coldest
December 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Yumbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in November to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (2.1").

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