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Weather & Climate in Vélez, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vélez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,087 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,087 ft (2,160 m) |
| Area | 376.5 sq mi (975.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0134°N, 73.6735°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,310 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 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 114 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 45 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 129 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 111 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 115 km | 155 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 107 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 119 km | 164 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 118 km | 165 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 100 km | 166 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 114 km | 159 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 164 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 53 km | 142 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 111 km | 162 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 118 km | 158 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 159 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 118 km | 156 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 117 km | 158 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in |
Vélez has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 62°F in October to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 73.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (2.3").