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Weather & Climate in Apulo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Apulo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,362 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,362 ft (415 m) |
| Area | 66.8 sq mi (173.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.5195°N, 74.5929°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
195 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 148 km | 199 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 129 km | 120 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 148 km | 178 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 111 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 126 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 94 km | 9 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 130 km | 119 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 141 km | 65 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 119 km | 38 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 110 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 146 km | 142 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 145 km | 52 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 123 km | 28 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 80 km | 51 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 134 km | 80 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 104 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (83 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 83 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 92 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in |
Apulo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in November to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and July the driest (3.2").