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 Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 194 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Area | 179.1 sq mi (463.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7833°N, 75.0167°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
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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