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Weather & Climate in Ipiales, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ipiales experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 9,528 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,528 ft (2,904 m) |
| Area | 1,029.3 sq mi (2,665.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.8250°N, 77.6397°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
87 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 44 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 27 km | 3 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 20 km NNE of Quito, Ecuador | M5.3 | 133 km | 5 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 125 km | 19 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 75 km | 143 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 60 km | 131 km |
| Aug 12, 2014 | 20 km WSW of Cayambe, Ecuador | M5.1 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M5.1 | 70 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 2018 | 28 km NW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 111 km | 42 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 49 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 24 km | 49 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 50 km | 21 km |
| Jan 1, 2016 | 59 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M4.8 | 132 km | 27 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 35 km | 5 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 39 km | 8 km |
| Sep 5, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Quito, Ecuador | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2014 | 23 km NE of Sangolquí, Ecuador | M4.7 | 134 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 29 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 33 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 53 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 82 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 87 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 97 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 99 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 100 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 127 km |
| Chacana | Caldera | 4,643 m (15,233 ft) | 1773 | 150 km |
| Sumaco | Stratovolcano | 3,990 m (13,091 ft) | 1895 | 152 km |
| Guagua Pichincha | Stratovolcano | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) | 2002 | 154 km |
| Antisana | Stratovolcano | 5,753 m (18,875 ft) | 1802 | 156 km |
| Aliso | Stratovolcano | 4,267 m (13,999 ft) | -2450 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in |
Ipiales has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 50°F in July to 52°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (2.7").