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Weather & Climate in Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ciudad Bolívar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,416 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 161 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,416 ft (1,346 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8539°N, 76.0253°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
245 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Oct 17, 1992 | 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M6.7 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 94 km | 120 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 146 km | 122 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 137 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 95 km | 119 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 93 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 125 km | 65 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 91 km | 110 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 97 km | 103 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 133 km | 95 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 29 km | 53 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (117 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 117 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 136 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 154 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 6.7 in |
Ciudad Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 61°F in October to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 96.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (4.7").