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Weather & Climate in Quinchía, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quinchía enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,961 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,961 ft (1,817 m) |
| Area | 58.5 sq mi (151.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3396°N, 75.7302°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
273 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 | 28 km | 120 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 103 km | 122 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 72 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 29 km | 119 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 121 km | 101 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 68 km | 65 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 134 km | 54 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 27 km | 110 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 70 km | 103 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 90 km | 95 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 37 km | 53 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 90 km | 102 km |
| Mar 8, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia | M5.0 | 105 km | 66 km |
| Mar 10, 1991 | 6 km SW of Sipí, Colombia | M5.0 | 133 km | 90 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 35 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 56 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 71 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 88 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 6.5 in |
Quinchía has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in October to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (4.4").