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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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,054 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,054 ft (931 m) |
| Area | 352.6 sq mi (913.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.3387°N, 76.1834°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
440 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 19, 1991 | 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia | M7.2 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 73 km | 199 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 112 km | 120 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 63 km | 178 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 55 km | 74 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 79 km | 145 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 25 km | 122 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 53 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 107 km | 119 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 57 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 43 km | 101 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 124 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 58 km | 65 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 57 km | 54 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 45 km | 109 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 118 km | 110 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 53 km | 103 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 90 km | 52 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 76 km | 103 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 101 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 105 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 113 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in |
Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in October to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and July the driest (3.7").