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Weather & Climate in Chía, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,389 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,389 ft (2,557 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 47,811/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8588°N, 74.0587°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 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 | 128 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 90 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 124 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 83 km | 142 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 147 km | 51 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 48 km | 61 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 121 km | 42 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 139 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 140 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 143 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in |
Chía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in August to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.5").