Weather & Climate in Bolívar, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bolívar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,807 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,807 ft (1,770 m) |
| Area | 53.4 sq mi (138.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.8399°N, 76.9689°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 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 | 68 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 92 km | 145 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 112 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 59 km | 43 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 65 km | 143 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 63 km | 27 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 126 km | 157 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 133 km | 149 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 92 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 132 km | 69 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 82 km | 158 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 147 km | 152 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 124 km | 29 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 85 km | 23 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2000 | Colombia | M4.5 | 57 km | 62 km |
| May 24, 2020 | 6 km E of Morales, Colombia | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 19 km NNW of Argelia, Colombia | M4.5 | 75 km | 92 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia | M4.5 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 20 km W of Morales, Colombia | M4.5 | 100 km | 142 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 82 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 83 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 141 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 7.5 in |
Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in November to 71°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (2.4").