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Weather & Climate in Muzo, Colombia

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

Muzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Area69.2 sq mi (179.2 km²)
Population Density115/sq mi
Coordinates5.5353°N, 74.1078°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.3"
127% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.73"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 143 km 17 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 143 km 10 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 139 km 9 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 33 km 134 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 136 km 21 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 36 km 142 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 139 km 33 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 137 km 33 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 135 km 33 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 136 km 14 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 71 km 33 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 148 km 10 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 79 km 56 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 87 km 21 km
Feb 6, 1990 1 km W of Cabrera, Colombia M4.9 150 km 200 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 148 km 33 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 129 km 33 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 150 km 10 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 82 km 61 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 111 km 79 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 140 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 153 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 161 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in Driest
February 74°F (24°C) 4.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Warmest
May 74°F (24°C) 10.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
August 74°F (24°C) 6.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 11.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 73°F (23°C) 8.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Muzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in October to 75°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (3.2").

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