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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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 225.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,333 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,333 ft (2,540 m) |
| Area | 1,137.2 sq mi (2,945.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0549°N, 73.8152°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,281 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 | 150 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 122 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 46 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 143 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 120 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 124 km | 155 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 115 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 128 km | 164 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 122 km | 159 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 132 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 108 km | 166 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 127 km | 165 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 120 km | 162 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 56 km | 142 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 125 km | 158 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 125 km | 156 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 121 km | 167 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 124 km | 158 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 118 km | 159 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 118 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 10.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 11.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in |
El Peñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in October to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (2.6").