La Pintada, Colombia

Full City Profile

5,342 Population 167/sq mi density

1,975 ft Elevation 602 meters

75°F Avg Temperature 24°C

La Pintada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	74.7°F
	38% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,975 ft (602 m)
Area	31.9 sq mi (82.7 km²)
Population Density	167/sq mi
Coordinates	5.7487°N, 75.6063°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.2"

132% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 12.01"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

219 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995	7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia	M6.6	68 km
Jan 25, 1999	Colombia	M6.1	144 km
Nov 23, 1990	7 km N of Salento, Colombia	M6.1	116 km
Mar 23, 2019	3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia	M6.1	149 km
Aug 15, 1992	10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia	M5.9	71 km
Aug 27, 2023	5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia	M5.7	128 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km E of Cartago, Colombia	M5.6	115 km
Apr 23, 2018	3 km NW of Neira, Colombia	M5.3	63 km
Sep 14, 2023	9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia	M5.2	136 km
Apr 21, 2005	13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia	M5.2	110 km
Mar 1, 2021	18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia	M5.1	88 km
Feb 21, 2015	8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia	M5.1	136 km
Apr 24, 2007	3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia	M5.1	34 km
Nov 2, 2009	5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia	M5.0	138 km
Jun 1, 2011	8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia	M5.0	108 km
Jan 10, 1990	6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia	M5.0	23 km
Sep 1, 2023	2 km NNE of Istmina, Colombia	M4.9	134 km
Jan 23, 1991	5 km S of El Cairo, Colombia	M4.9	134 km
Jan 10, 1992	16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia	M4.9	144 km
May 1, 2009	22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia	M4.9	144 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (81 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	81 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	100 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	107 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	125 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	3.3 in	Driest
February	76°F (24°C)	3.4 in
March	76°F (24°C)	5.1 in	Warmest
April	75°F (24°C)	8.9 in
May	75°F (24°C)	10.2 in
June	75°F (24°C)	8.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	6.2 in
August	75°F (24°C)	8.1 in
September	74°F (24°C)	9.1 in
October	74°F (23°C)	12.0 in	Wettest
November	74°F (23°C)	8.5 in	Coldest
December	74°F (23°C)	5.0 in

La Pintada has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in November to 76°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and January the driest (3.3").

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