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Weather & Climate in Ambalema, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ambalema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 116.5 sq mi (301.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7841°N, 74.7627°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
202 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 99 km | 120 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 148 km | 178 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 90 km | 145 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 100 km | 119 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 140 km | 134 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 120 km | 65 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 149 km | 38 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 138 km | 142 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 97 km | 110 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 99 km | 51 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 143 km | 102 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 111 km | 80 km |
| Mar 8, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia | M5.0 | 137 km | 66 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 149 km | 62 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruiz, Nevado del (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 63 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 64 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 67 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 68 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in |
Ambalema has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in November to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and July the driest (3.0").