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. 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 Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation10,686 ft (3,257 m)
Area180.7 sq mi (467.9 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates7.3091°N, 72.8712°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

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").

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