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Weather & Climate in Rivera, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rivera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,398 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.4°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,398 ft (731 m) |
| Area | 175.4 sq mi (454.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.7772°N, 75.2564°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 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 | 131 km | 199 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 90 km | 12 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 141 km | 178 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 145 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 99 km | 38 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 138 km | 149 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 55 km | 13 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 115 km | 52 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 131 km | 51 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 113 km | 165 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 136 km | 161 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 92 km | 157 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 69 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 132 km | 149 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia | M4.9 | 61 km | 25 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 18 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 116 km | 185 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 101 km | 69 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 14 km NW of Chaparral, Colombia | M4.8 | 120 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in |
Rivera has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 72°F in November to 73°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (3.1").