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Weather & Climate in Vijes, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vijes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,192 ft (973 m) |
| Area | 111.6 sq mi (289.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.6993°N, 76.4423°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
426 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 19, 1991 | 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia | M7.2 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 79 km | 199 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 49 km | 74 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 77 km | 178 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 148 km | 145 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 99 km | 122 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 56 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 96 km | 101 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 133 km | 65 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 108 km | 149 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 98 km | 54 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 112 km | 13 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 64 km | 109 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 59 km | 103 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 89 km | 52 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 147 km | 103 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 153 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 163 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 173 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in |
Vijes has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (2.4").