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La Playa, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,215 Population 3/sq mi density
4,695 ft Elevation 1,431 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
La Playa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,695 ft (1,431 m)
Area353.3 sq mi (915.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates8.2133°N, 73.2382°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.3"
90% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

328 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 120 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 121 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 55 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 77 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 56 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 117 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 75 km
Apr 12, 2017 7 km E of Tona, Colombia M4.8 119 km
Jul 23, 1995 11 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia M4.8 147 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 92 km
Jul 7, 1992 15 km E of Betulia, Colombia M4.7 148 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 149 km
Apr 17, 1991 12 km SSE of Piedecuesta, Colombia M4.7 150 km
Oct 16, 1997 1 km SE of Floridablanca, Colombia M4.7 131 km
Mar 9, 1991 10 km SW of Piedecuesta, Colombia M4.7 146 km
Mar 21, 2017 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia M4.7 141 km
Apr 22, 2003 11 km WSW of Chitagá, Colombia M4.6 136 km
May 11, 2025 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia M4.6 116 km
Jul 21, 2020 8 km NNE of Guaca, Colombia M4.6 147 km
Mar 10, 1990 8 km WNW of Guaca, Colombia M4.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 6.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 7.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 6.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 7.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 8.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 10.9 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 8.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in

La Playa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 65°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (1.9").

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