Padilla, Colombia

Full City Profile

4,472 Population 143/sq mi density
3,255 ft Elevation 992 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Padilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,255 ft (992 m)
Area31.3 sq mi (80.9 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates3.2204°N, 76.3139°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.2"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

309 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 M7.3 144 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 44 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 94 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 98 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 104 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 149 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 82 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 67 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 146 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 58 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 76 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 119 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 128 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 114 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 94 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 21 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 34 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 111 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 88 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 101 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
February 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
April 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 8.6 in Wettest
November 71°F (22°C) 7.3 in Coldest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in

Padilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in November to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (2.2").

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