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Weather & Climate in Zipacón, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zipacón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,340 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,340 ft (2,542 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7588°N, 74.3802°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 139 km | 120 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 132 km | 145 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 141 km | 119 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 115 km | 134 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 149 km | 38 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 110 km | 142 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 137 km | 110 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 115 km | 51 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 124 km | 131 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 116 km | 42 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 21 km | 61 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruiz, Nevado del (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 106 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 106 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 108 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in |
Zipacón has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 62°F in November to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and August the driest (3.4").