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Weather & Climate in Villarrica, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Villarrica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,717 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,717 ft (1,133 m)
Area300.5 sq mi (778.3 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates3.9350°N, 74.6004°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.0"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 128 km 199 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 132 km 178 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 138 km 17 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 118 km 10 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 138 km 145 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 103 km 9 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 124 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 150 km 13 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 129 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 55 km 38 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 118 km 52 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 78 km 28 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 44 km 51 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 133 km 10 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 66 km 42 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 147 km 185 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 94 km 25 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 145 km 131 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 109 km 61 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 149 km 159 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 114 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 130 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 133 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.5 in Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in Warmest
April 65°F (18°C) 8.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 7.7 in
June 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in
July 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 8.3 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 6.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in

Villarrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 64°F in July to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (3.5").

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