Neiva
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Neiva month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Neiva are typically May, June and July, with average daytime highs around 31–33°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 36°C), November the coldest (average low 22°C), and November the wettest (about 249 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.5 | 22.6 | 103 | 10.8 |
| February | 32.0 | 23.0 | 132 | 10.4 |
| March | 30.9 | 22.4 | 183 | 9.9 |
| April | 31.0 | 22.6 | 148 | 9.7 |
| May | 30.8 | 22.6 | 94 | 9.7 |
| June | 31.3 | 22.4 | 52 | 10.5 |
| July | 33.2 | 23.4 | 21 | 10.7 |
| August | 35.0 | 23.8 | 12 | 11.1 |
| September | 35.7 | 24.2 | 25 | 11.0 |
| October | 32.8 | 23.2 | 141 | 10.0 |
| November | 29.9 | 22.1 | 249 | 9.9 |
| December | 30.5 | 22.3 | 178 | 10.9 |
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Research updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026Past and future events in Neiva
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Previously
- Documented history · 1539
Neiva was first founded in 1539 by Juan de Cabrera in an area now belonging to the municipality of Campoalegre.
- Documented history · 1550
In 1550, Juan de Alonso y Arias relocated the city to the place that is now the municipality of Villavieja.
- Documented history · 1560
At this location, the city was destroyed by indigenous tribes in 1560.
- Documented history · 1612
The city was founded, at its current location, for the third and final time in 1612 by Diego de Ospina y Medinilla.
- First Founding of Neiva
Neiva was first founded in 1539 by Juan de Cabrera in an area now belonging to Campoalegre.
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01 · OverviewNeiva, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Neiva took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Neiva
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Neiva
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Neiva
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Neiva
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Neiva
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01 · Q&AWhere is Neiva located and what are its coordinates?
Neiva is situated in Colombia at geographic coordinates 2.9300, -75.2797, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Neiva?
Neiva has a recorded population of approximately 357,392 and observes the America/Bogota time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Neiva?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Neiva include ES-CO, with COP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Neiva?
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