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Weather & Climate in Armenia, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Armenia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,560 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,560 ft (1,390 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density298,347/sq mi
Coordinates4.5366°N, 75.6726°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.5"
106% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

378 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 77 km 199 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 68 km 120 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 116 km 74 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 69 km 178 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 61 km 122 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 10 km 17 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 22 km 145 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 64 km 119 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 81 km 179 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 91 km 101 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 143 km 24 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 30 km 65 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 108 km 54 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 19 km 10 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 105 km 109 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 74 km 110 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 85 km 103 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 114 km 103 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 142 km 10 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 89 km 52 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 40 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 46 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 55 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 75 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
February 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
March 71°F (21°C) 6.6 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 8.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 10.2 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 9.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in

Armenia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 78.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (3.7").

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