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Weather & Climate in Frías, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Frías enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,334 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,334 ft (1,321 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0297°N, 75.0086°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
217 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 | 64 km | 120 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 150 km | 178 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 144 km | 122 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 72 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 67 km | 119 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 147 km | 134 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 98 km | 65 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 148 km | 142 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 62 km | 110 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 103 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 123 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 136 km | 95 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 118 km | 53 km |
| Mar 8, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia | M5.0 | 124 km | 66 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 124 km | 102 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 110 km | 62 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 88 km | 80 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia | M4.9 | 117 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 32 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 38 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 46 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 55 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 10.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 10.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 7.0 in |
Frías has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in November to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (4.8").