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Weather & Climate in Moniquirá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moniquirá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,482 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 175 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,482 ft (1,671 m) |
| Area | 95.9 sq mi (248.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 217/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8764°N, 73.5728°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,301 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 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 119 km | 155 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 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 123 km | 164 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 115 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 120 km | 155 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 113 km | 160 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 43 km | 142 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 122 km | 165 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 158 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 115 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 128 km | 164 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 119 km | 159 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 105 km | 166 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 123 km | 158 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 124 km | 156 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 85 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 11.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 12.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in |
Moniquirá has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 65°F in October to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (2.7").