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La Plata, Colombia

Full City Profile

19,275 Population 45/sq mi density
3,346 ft Elevation 1,020 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
La Plata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,346 ft (1,020 m)
Area428.1 sq mi (1,108.7 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates2.3934°N, 75.8923°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.4"
67% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.44"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

102 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 73 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 61 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 73 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 82 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 77 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 75 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 18 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 79 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 82 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 130 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 65 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 84 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 136 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 144 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 86 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 47 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 54 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 97 km
Nov 11, 2017 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia M4.7 116 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (57 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 57 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
February 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 67°F (20°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 67°F (20°C) 7.3 in
December 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in

La Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (3.3").

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