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Weather & Climate in Belén, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belén experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,671 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,671 ft (2,643 m) |
| Area | 90.3 sq mi (234.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9889°N, 72.9125°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,365 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 88 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 109 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 100 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 84 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 84 km | 155 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 147 km | 43 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 80 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 85 km | 164 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 87 km | 159 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 94 km | 158 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 84 km | 165 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 108 km | 142 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 77 km | 166 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 79 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 92 km | 164 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 127 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Belén has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 53°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.8").