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Weather & Climate in Heliconia, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Heliconia 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 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 4,551 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,551 ft (1,387 m) |
| Area | 14.6 sq mi (37.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2083°N, 75.7357°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
218 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Oct 17, 1992 | 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M6.7 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 120 km | 120 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M6.1 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 123 km | 119 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.6 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.5 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 116 km | 110 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 145 km | 103 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 150 km | 37 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 133 km | 22 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 137 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 134 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 160 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 9.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in |
Heliconia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in October to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (3.5").