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Weather & Climate in La Vega, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Vega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,159 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,159 ft (2,182 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0019°N, 76.7789°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 47 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 118 km | 145 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 87 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 33 km | 43 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 93 km | 143 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 99 km | 157 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 131 km | 165 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 36 km | 27 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 150 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 108 km | 149 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 105 km | 69 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 55 km | 158 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.7 | 144 km | 44 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 123 km | 152 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 72 km | 23 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 104 km | 29 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.6 | 148 km | 59 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia | M4.5 | 78 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 55 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 109 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 169 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 10.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 8.4 in |
La Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 59°F in November to 60°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (3.1").