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Weather & Climate in Betania, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Betania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,135 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 170 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,135 ft (1,565 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 661/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7460°N, 75.9777°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
263 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 | 81 km | 120 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 135 km | 122 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 124 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 82 km | 119 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 143 km | 101 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 90 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 113 km | 65 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 79 km | 110 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 88 km | 103 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 16 km | 53 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 122 km | 95 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 24 km | 62 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 129 km | 102 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 105 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 119 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 124 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in |
Betania has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 91.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (4.0").