Paicol, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,681 Population 4/sq mi density
2,858 ft Elevation 871 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Paicol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Area428.1 sq mi (1,108.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates2.4496°N, 75.7750°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.7"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 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 87 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 65 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 87 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 72 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 90 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 29 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 129 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 84 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 93 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 59 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 90 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 83 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 129 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 130 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 53 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 68 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 101 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 71 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
February 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 7.6 in Wettest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in

Paicol has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and August the driest (2.7").

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