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Weather & Climate in Roncesvalles, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Roncesvalles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,520 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,520 ft (2,597 m) |
| Area | 395.2 sq mi (1,023.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.0108°N, 75.6049°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
383 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 | 24 km | 199 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 126 km | 120 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 113 km | 74 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 22 km | 178 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 92 km | 122 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 78 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 52 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 122 km | 119 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 43 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 116 km | 101 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 86 km | 65 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 121 km | 38 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 103 km | 13 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 130 km | 54 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 131 km | 110 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 111 km | 109 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 116 km | 103 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 78 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 94 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in |
Roncesvalles has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 53°F in October to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (3.2").