Pacho, Colombia

Full City Profile

16,698 Population 80/sq mi density

5,850 ft Elevation 1,783 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Pacho experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)

Annual Average	53.4°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days	242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,850 ft (1,783 m)
Area	209.1 sq mi (541.5 km²)
Population Density	80/sq mi
Coordinates	5.1328°N, 74.1598°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"

36% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 7.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995	16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia	M6.5	138 km
Jun 8, 2025	15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia	M6.3	135 km
Aug 17, 2023	10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia	M6.1	106 km
May 24, 2008	6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia	M5.9	100 km
Jan 2, 1992	2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia	M5.8	67 km
Jan 22, 1995	9 km E of Páez, Colombia	M5.7	132 km
Aug 17, 2023	3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia	M5.6	120 km
May 20, 1995	7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia	M5.3	63 km
Jan 21, 1995	13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia	M5.3	131 km
Jan 20, 1995	6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia	M5.2	137 km
Jun 25, 1991	5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia	M5.2	139 km
Mar 8, 1998	15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.1	116 km
Aug 18, 2023	10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia	M5.0	114 km
Mar 6, 1998	7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.0	124 km
Mar 4, 2010	14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia	M4.9	150 km
Jun 4, 1995	4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia	M4.9	45 km
Jun 8, 2025	8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia	M4.9	121 km
May 1, 2009	24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia	M4.9	130 km
Aug 17, 2023	11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia	M4.9	114 km
Jan 19, 1995	4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia	M4.9	121 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (126 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	126 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	132 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	138 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	140 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	1.9 in	Coldest, Driest
February	53°F (12°C)	2.8 in
March	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in	Warmest
April	54°F (12°C)	6.0 in
May	54°F (12°C)	5.9 in
June	53°F (12°C)	5.1 in
July	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
August	53°F (12°C)	3.0 in
September	54°F (12°C)	4.0 in
October	53°F (12°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
November	53°F (12°C)	5.7 in
December	53°F (12°C)	3.3 in

Pacho has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 53°F in January to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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