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Weather & Climate in Colombia, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colombia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,562 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,562 ft (781 m) |
| Area | 1,293.7 sq mi (3,350.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.3761°N, 74.8015°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
124 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 118 km | 199 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 126 km | 178 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 141 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 17 km | 38 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 102 km | 52 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 65 km | 51 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 94 km | 28 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 124 km | 26 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 185 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 97 km | 42 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia | M4.9 | 28 km | 25 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 14 km NW of Chaparral, Colombia | M4.8 | 99 km | 35 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 14 km NE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.8 | 134 km | 59 km |
| May 14, 2023 | Colombia | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 9 km S of Génova, Colombia | M4.8 | 142 km | 180 km |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 21 km SE of Vistahermosa, Colombia | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 154 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 172 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in |
Colombia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (2.9").