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Weather & Climate in Balboa, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Balboa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 187 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 187 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,302 ft (1,616 m) |
| Area | 195.9 sq mi (507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0418°N, 77.2165°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 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 | 96 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 103 km | 145 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 110 km | 149 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 68 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 80 km | 43 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 149 km | 47 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 73 km | 27 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 157 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 120 km | 61 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 141 km | 24 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 130 km | 149 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 139 km | 69 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 141 km | 152 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 99 km | 158 km |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 51 km NW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.6 | 147 km | 49 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 118 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 93 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 96 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 142 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 11.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 9.7 in |
Balboa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 62°F in November to 64°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 82.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (2.2").