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Weather & Climate in Vetas, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vetas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10,686 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,686 ft (3,257 m) |
| Area | 180.7 sq mi (467.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.3091°N, 72.8712°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,374 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 61 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 93 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 97 km | 39 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 68 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 62 km | 164 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 67 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 64 km | 155 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 55 km | 158 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 74 km | 166 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 55 km | 164 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 68 km | 162 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 63 km | 165 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 61 km | 159 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 63 km | 159 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 70 km | 164 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 69 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in |
Vetas has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 50°F in January to 52°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.8").