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Weather & Climate in Armero-Guyabal, Colombia

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

Armero-Guyabal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,119 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,119 ft (341 m)
Area253.2 sq mi (655.7 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates4.9670°N, 74.9029°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.1"
126% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 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 77 km 120 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 107 km 17 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 80 km 145 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 80 km 119 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 145 km 9 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 140 km 134 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 108 km 65 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 109 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 75 km 110 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 140 km 142 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 117 km 51 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 145 km 95 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 132 km 53 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 98 km 80 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 133 km 102 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 131 km 66 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 124 km 62 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 123 km 159 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 121 km 132 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 46 km 61 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 45 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 47 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 54 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 59 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
February 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 7.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
May 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in
June 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in

Armero-Guyabal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in November to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 86.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and July the driest (3.4").

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