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Weather & Climate in Manizales, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Manizales enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,034 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,034 ft (2,144 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density452,503/sq mi
Coordinates5.0668°N, 75.5068°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.6"
123% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.49"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

292 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 138 km 199 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 11 km 120 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 130 km 178 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 41 km 145 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 97 km 122 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 72 km 17 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 12 km 119 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 142 km 179 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 123 km 101 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 134 km 24 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 52 km 65 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 80 km 10 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 138 km 54 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 149 km 109 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 14 km 110 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 85 km 103 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 149 km 52 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 137 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 75 km 53 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 87 km 95 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 24 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 28 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 32 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 50 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in Warmest
April 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 7.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 11.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in

Manizales has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in October to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (4.5").

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