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Weather & Climate in Valparaíso, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Valparaíso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 174 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,432 ft (1,351 m) |
| Area | 129.8 sq mi (336.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6150°N, 75.6242°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
230 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 | 53 km | 120 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 129 km | 17 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 101 km | 145 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 135 km | 122 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 56 km | 119 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 121 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 100 km | 65 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 49 km | 110 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 98 km | 103 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 122 km | 95 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 30 km | 53 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 123 km | 102 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 93 km | 80 km |
| Mar 8, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia | M5.0 | 138 km | 66 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 18 km | 62 km |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 2 km NNE of Istmina, Colombia | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 5 km S of El Cairo, Colombia | M4.9 | 121 km | 117 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 69 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 93 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 111 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 10.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in |
Valparaíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 89.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (3.9").