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Weather & Climate in Argelia, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Argelia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,768 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 139 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,768 ft (1,758 m) |
| Area | 1,111.8 sq mi (2,879.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7313°N, 75.1426°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
140 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 | 82 km | 120 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 124 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 86 km | 119 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 145 km | 134 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 135 km | 65 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 75 km | 110 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 103 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 84 km | 53 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 125 km | 80 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 150 km | 56 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 72 km | 62 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 117 km | 61 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Jan 29, 2010 | 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia | M4.9 | 145 km | 132 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 101 km | 131 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 2 km N of Quimbaya, Colombia | M4.8 | 139 km | 152 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M4.8 | 148 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 73 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 96 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 105 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 11.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in |
Argelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 108.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (5.8").