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Weather & Climate in Florencia, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Florencia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,285 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,285 ft (1,611 m)
Area53.4 sq mi (138.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates1.6832°N, 77.0733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.0"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.96"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 84 km 170 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 71 km 145 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 140 km 3 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 133 km 149 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 78 km 43 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 45 km 143 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 146 km 157 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 84 km 27 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 72 km 12 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 148 km 5 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 146 km 5 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 136 km 49 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 141 km 10 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 144 km 8 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 102 km 158 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 137 km 29 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 139 km 4 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 122 km 33 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 95 km 23 km
May 12, 2023 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.5 142 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 61 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 103 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 120 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 136 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
February 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 9.7 in
November 69°F (20°C) 10.0 in Coldest, Wettest
December 69°F (21°C) 7.2 in

Florencia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in November to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (1.8").

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