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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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,121 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,121 ft (1,256 m) |
| Area | 305.7 sq mi (791.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.2556°N, 77.2488°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
80 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 105 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 126 km | 145 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 98 km | 149 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 90 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 86 km | 43 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 73 km | 27 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 143 km | 165 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 138 km | 157 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 134 km | 47 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 103 km | 61 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 116 km | 149 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 131 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 121 km | 35 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 99 km | 158 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 125 km | 152 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 51 km NW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.6 | 125 km | 49 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 132 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 95 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 116 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 161 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 12.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 12.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 10.6 in |
Argelia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in November to 61°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and July the driest (2.6").