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Weather & Climate in Medellín, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Medellín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,610 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 160 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,610 ft (1,405 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 600,594/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2450°N, 75.5715°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
176 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 | 123 km | 120 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 126 km | 119 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 118 km | 110 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 77 km | 53 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 70 km | 62 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km NE of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia | M5.0 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 51 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | northern Colombia | M4.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 107 km | 30 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 132 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 160 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 12.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 12.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 5.5 in |
Medellín has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in October to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (3.9").