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. 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) |
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").