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Weather & Climate in Rionegro, Colombia

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

Rionegro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 61°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 6,857 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,857 ft (2,090 m)
Area316.6 sq mi (820.1 km²)
Population Density405/sq mi
Coordinates6.1552°N, 75.3737°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 115 km 120 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 119 km 119 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 109 km 110 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 150 km 13 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 82 km 53 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 98 km 10 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 72 km 62 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 135 km 54 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 118 km 21 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 131 km 30 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 129 km 35 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 134 km 59 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 141 km 131 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 135 km 51 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 116 km 33 km
Dec 24, 1991 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia M4.8 129 km 41 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 107 km 79 km
May 13, 2009 10 km WSW of Dabeiba, Colombia M4.8 142 km 9 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 87 km 87 km
Jan 13, 2009 15 km SW of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia M4.7 94 km 58 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 119 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 141 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 149 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 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
March 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in Warmest
April 62°F (17°C) 9.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 11.5 in Wettest
June 62°F (17°C) 8.7 in
July 62°F (16°C) 7.4 in
August 62°F (16°C) 9.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 9.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 10.9 in
November 61°F (16°C) 8.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Coldest

Rionegro has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 61°F in December to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (3.2").

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