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Weather & Climate in Ventaquemada, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ventaquemada experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°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 8,566 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,566 ft (2,611 m) |
| Area | 78.5 sq mi (203.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3675°N, 73.5208°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
218 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 | 76 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 46 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 69 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 74 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 36 km | 142 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 132 km | 437 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 115 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 101 km | 56 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 119 km | 61 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia | M4.9 | 81 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in |
Ventaquemada has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 51°F in July to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (0.9").