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Weather & Climate in Briceño, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Briceño enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,455 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,455 ft (1,358 m) |
| Area | 156.8 sq mi (406.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6882°N, 73.9178°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
271 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 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 11 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 125 km | 21 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 21 km | 142 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 166 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 149 km | 164 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 58 km | 56 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 2 km W of Jordán, Colombia | M5.0 | 146 km | 168 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 121 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 80 km | 21 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 108 km | 61 km |
| Feb 18, 1994 | 6 km SSE of Jordán, Colombia | M4.9 | 144 km | 158 km |
| Sep 13, 2003 | 2 km WNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M4.9 | 149 km | 154 km |
| Feb 6, 1990 | 1 km W of Cabrera, Colombia | M4.9 | 124 km | 200 km |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 2 km WSW of Jordán, Colombia | M4.9 | 145 km | 166 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 166 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 179 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 187 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in |
Briceño has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in October to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (3.0").