La Sierra, Colombia

Full City Profile

9,935 Population 81/sq mi density

5,827 ft Elevation 1,776 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 20°C

La Sierra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	67.2°F
	24% above US avg
January Average	67°F (19°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,827 ft (1,776 m)
Area	123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	2.1784°N, 76.7627°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.3"

114% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 11.77"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 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	52 km
Feb 9, 2013	2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia	M6.9	136 km
Jun 6, 1994	23 km E of Toribío, Colombia	M6.8	114 km
Jan 26, 2019	13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia	M5.6	148 km
Feb 22, 2015	7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia	M5.5	68 km
Mar 6, 2007	23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia	M5.2	32 km
Jun 27, 2000	3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia	M5.2	108 km
Nov 4, 2017	8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia	M5.1	88 km
Dec 18, 2009	10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia	M5.1	113 km
Aug 18, 2004	2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia	M5.1	21 km
Nov 13, 1991	11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia	M5.0	90 km
Jan 9, 2014	19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia	M5.0	135 km
Jun 12, 2018	13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia	M4.9	136 km
Mar 4, 2008	18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia	M4.8	90 km
Jan 9, 2014	22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia	M4.7	129 km
Oct 4, 1991	5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia	M4.7	103 km
Jun 20, 2012	28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia	M4.7	46 km
May 18, 2005	11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia	M4.6	83 km
Apr 19, 2022	7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia	M4.6	107 km
Jan 9, 2014	20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia	M4.6	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (43 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Purace	Stratovolcano(es)	4,650 m (15,256 ft)	1977	43 km
Galeras	Complex	4,276 m (14,029 ft)	2014	126 km
Cumbal	Stratovolcano	4,764 m (15,630 ft)	1926	184 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro	Stratovolcano	4,698 m (15,413 ft)	1936	200 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (19°C)	6.6 in
February	67°F (20°C)	6.3 in
March	68°F (20°C)	6.9 in
April	68°F (20°C)	8.7 in
May	67°F (20°C)	6.9 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.6 in
July	68°F (20°C)	2.2 in	Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
September	68°F (20°C)	4.9 in
October	67°F (19°C)	11.3 in
November	66°F (19°C)	11.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
December	67°F (19°C)	9.3 in

La Sierra has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in November to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.8") and July the driest (2.2").

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