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Weather & Climate in Quípama, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Quípama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 168 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1,265 m) |
| Area | 69.2 sq mi (179.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 52/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5194°N, 74.1777°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
150 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 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 41 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 44 km | 142 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 84 km | 56 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 77 km | 61 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 87 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.8 | 110 km | 79 km |
| Jul 5, 1995 | 12 km SSW of Chámeza, Colombia | M4.8 | 147 km | 54 km |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 37 km SW of Cimitarra, Colombia | M4.7 | 67 km | 47 km |
| Mar 25, 2008 | 1 km WNW of Vergara, Colombia | M4.7 | 48 km | 28 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 | 145 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 153 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in |
Quípama has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 92.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and January the driest (3.9").