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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 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,978 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 Days166 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,978 ft (1,822 m)
Area56.7 sq mi (146.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates6.1564°N, 75.7872°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.9"
147% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 136 km 14 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 116 km 120 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 140 km 14 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 142 km 18 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 118 km 119 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 135 km 24 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 142 km 12 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 144 km 18 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 111 km 110 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 141 km 10 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 149 km 10 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 145 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 138 km 103 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 128 km 10 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 117 km 13 km
Oct 18, 1992 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 138 km 15 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 117 km 14 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 126 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 60 km 53 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 134 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 131 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 150 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 156 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 9.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 11.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
August 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 9.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 11.5 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 9.1 in
December 69°F (20°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 93.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (3.5").

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