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Weather & Climate in El Peñón, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Peñón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,738 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,738 ft (1,444 m) |
| Area | 209.1 sq mi (541.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.2526°N, 74.2907°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
136 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 143 km | 120 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 147 km | 119 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 66 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 139 km | 110 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 65 km | 142 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 116 km | 56 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 139 km | 131 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 45 km | 61 km |
| May 14, 2023 | Colombia | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 112 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 128 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in |
El Peñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (3.2").