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Weather & Climate in Leiva, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leiva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,121 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,121 ft (1,561 m) |
| Area | 199.2 sq mi (516.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.9350°N, 77.3063°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 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 | 105 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 90 km | 145 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 126 km | 149 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 54 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 92 km | 43 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 147 km | 47 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 87 km | 27 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 121 km | 61 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 147 km | 24 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 146 km | 149 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 146 km | 49 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 111 km | 158 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 146 km | 4 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 124 km | 23 km |
| May 12, 2023 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 19 km NNW of Argelia, Colombia | M4.5 | 53 km | 92 km |
| Dec 29, 1990 | 60 km SW of Buenaventura, Colombia | M4.5 | 149 km | 90 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 80 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 109 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 126 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 143 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 9.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in |
Leiva has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in November to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and July the driest (1.7").