Weather & Climate in Tunja, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tunja experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,835 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,835 ft (2,693 m) |
| Area | 317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5448°N, 73.3576°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,081 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 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 143 km | 155 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 54 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 66 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 141 km | 155 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 144 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 137 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 137 km | 160 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 47 km | 142 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 134 km | 437 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 136 km | 162 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 166 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 143 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 143 km | 165 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in |
Tunja has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.8").