La Paz, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,135 Population 3/sq mi density

6,250 ft Elevation 1,905 meters

69°F Avg Temperature 21°C

La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	69.2°F
	28% above US avg
January Average	69°F (20°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,250 ft (1,905 m)
Area	376.5 sq mi (975.0 km²)
Population Density	3/sq mi
Coordinates	6.1785°N, 73.5895°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.7"

110% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 10.67"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,345 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995	16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia	M6.5	146 km
Mar 10, 2015	2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia	M6.2	94 km
Jan 2, 1992	2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia	M5.8	66 km
Jan 22, 1995	9 km E of Páez, Colombia	M5.7	139 km
May 6, 2007	6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.4	92 km
Mar 10, 2023	4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia	M5.4	87 km
Feb 17, 2008	5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.4	96 km
Nov 8, 1999	8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia	M5.4	100 km
Feb 25, 2005	northern Colombia	M5.3	80 km
Nov 19, 2001	8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.3	99 km
Feb 24, 2012	6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.3	91 km
Dec 3, 1990	1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.3	95 km
May 20, 1995	7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia	M5.3	73 km
Jan 1, 1990	8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.3	98 km
Jan 1, 1997	4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia	M5.3	104 km
Jun 23, 1990	8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.2	98 km
Apr 26, 2002	12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia	M5.2	51 km
Dec 10, 1994	7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.2	97 km
Dec 31, 1992	2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.2	93 km
Jan 24, 2019	3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia	M5.2	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	69°F (20°C)	2.5 in	Driest
February	70°F (21°C)	3.4 in
March	70°F (21°C)	4.9 in
April	70°F (21°C)	8.6 in
May	69°F (21°C)	10.1 in
June	69°F (21°C)	7.1 in
July	71°F (22°C)	6.1 in	Warmest
August	69°F (21°C)	6.7 in
September	69°F (21°C)	8.3 in
October	68°F (20°C)	10.7 in	Coldest, Wettest
November	69°F (20°C)	7.1 in
December	69°F (20°C)	4.3 in

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in October to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (2.5").

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