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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 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 104 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 141.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 761 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 104 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Area | 829.7 sq mi (2,148.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.1940°N, 75.7075°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 109 km | 170 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 132 km | 43 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 148 km | 157 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 77 km | 18 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 138 km | 158 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 75 km | 29 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 78 km | 23 km |
| Feb 2, 2000 | Colombia | M4.5 | 134 km | 62 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia | M4.5 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia | M4.5 | 74 km | 36 km |
| May 5, 2024 | 3 km NNE of Saladoblanco, Colombia | M4.4 | 98 km | 12 km |
| Dec 10, 2012 | 7 km WSW of La Argentina, Colombia | M4.3 | 114 km | 54 km |
| Jul 28, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Altamira, Colombia | M4.3 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Sep 6, 1991 | 11 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1991 | 10 km SSE of Hobo, Colombia | M3.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Mar 9, 2006 | 35 km SSE of San Sebastián, Colombia | M3.7 | 111 km | 49 km |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 20 km SE of Guadalupe, Colombia | M3.7 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1991 | 8 km SE of Algeciras, Colombia | M3.7 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 1991 | 24 km WNW of La Argentina, Colombia | M3.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1991 | 9 km N of Agrado, Colombia | M3.5 | 128 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 147 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 12.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 16.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 16.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 14.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in |
Valparaíso has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 141.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (5.6").