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Weather & Climate in La Vega, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Vega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,743 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,743 ft (1,141 m) |
| Area | 68.8 sq mi (178.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0018°N, 74.3417°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
136 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 138 km | 120 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 140 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 141 km | 119 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 91 km | 134 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 87 km | 142 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 110 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 140 km | 51 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 144 km | 56 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 128 km | 131 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 20 km | 61 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 141 km | 42 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 106 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 110 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 115 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in |
La Vega has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in November to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (2.6").