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Weather & Climate in Junín, Colombia

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

Junín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,052 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,052 ft (1,235 m)
Area179.1 sq mi (463.8 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates4.7833°N, 75.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.4"
106% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 132 km 199 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 74 km 120 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 128 km 178 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 62 km 145 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 86 km 17 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 136 km 122 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 146 km 179 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 148 km 9 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 75 km 119 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 92 km 65 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 87 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 74 km 110 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 135 km 52 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 141 km 103 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 135 km 53 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 96 km 51 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 130 km 95 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 115 km 102 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 129 km 62 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 111 km 66 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruiz, Nevado del (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 36 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 37 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 39 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 46 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
February 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in Warmest
April 63°F (17°C) 9.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 8.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 62°F (17°C) 8.8 in Coldest
December 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in

Junín has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 62°F in November to 64°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (3.3").

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