Weather & Climate in Lenguazaque, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lenguazaque experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,455 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,455 ft (2,577 m) |
| Area | 78.5 sq mi (203.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3071°N, 73.7115°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
195 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 112 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 39 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 86 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 437 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 29 km | 142 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 17 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 102 km | 56 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 97 km | 61 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 177 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 191 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in |
Lenguazaque has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 54°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.1").