Zipaquirá, Colombia

Full City Profile

130,432 Population 20,317/sq mi density
8,553 ft Elevation 2,607 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Zipaquirá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation8,553 ft (2,607 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density20,317/sq mi
Coordinates5.0221°N, 74.0048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 121 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 114 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 86 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 82 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 71 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 115 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 100 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 113 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 124 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 121 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 126 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 133 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 93 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 100 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 56 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 103 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 95 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 145 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 143 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 147 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 152 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Warmest
April 54°F (12°C) 6.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
August 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 7.1 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in

Zipaquirá has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 53°F in January to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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