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Weather & Climate in Purificación, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Purificación has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 270.5 sq mi (700.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.8587°N, 74.9313°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
236 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 | 91 km | 199 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 95 km | 178 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 118 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 115 km | 179 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 141 km | 65 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 54 km | 38 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 80 km | 52 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 109 km | 28 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 150 km | 161 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 10 km | 51 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Mar 8, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia | M5.0 | 129 km | 66 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 139 km | 80 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 147 km | 102 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia | M4.9 | 119 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 99 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 117 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 123 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in |
Purificación has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in November to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (1.9").