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Weather & Climate in Tenjo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tenjo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,465 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,465 ft (2,580 m) |
| Area | 35.1 sq mi (90.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8727°N, 74.1444°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 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 | 138 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 74 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 92 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 86 km | 142 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 142 km | 51 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 39 km | 61 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 149 km | 131 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 130 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 134 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in |
Tenjo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in August to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.5").