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Weather & Climate in Chiquinquirá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiquinquirá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,406 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,406 ft (2,562 m) |
| Area | 110.4 sq mi (286.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6164°N, 73.8175°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
296 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 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 3 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 144 km | 166 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 8 km | 142 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 108 km | 14 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 164 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 1990 | 2 km W of Jordán, Colombia | M5.0 | 146 km | 168 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 66 km | 56 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 61 km |
| Feb 6, 1990 | 1 km W of Cabrera, Colombia | M4.9 | 124 km | 200 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 174 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 193 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in |
Chiquinquirá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 56°F in July to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.0").