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Weather & Climate in Chaparral, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chaparral has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,808 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,808 ft (856 m) |
| Area | 1,160.5 sq mi (3,005.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.7232°N, 75.4832°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
339 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 33 km | 199 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 133 km | 74 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 41 km | 178 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 86 km | 17 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 110 km | 145 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 124 km | 122 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 56 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 146 km | 101 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 120 km | 65 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 95 km | 38 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 109 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 139 km | 103 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 18 km | 52 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 131 km | 95 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 58 km | 51 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 87 km | 161 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 105 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 122 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 154 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 5.5 in |
Chaparral has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in November to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (1.9").