Paipa, Colombia

Full City Profile

13,554 Population 67/sq mi density
8,228 ft Elevation 2,508 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Paipa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation8,228 ft (2,508 m)
Area202.1 sq mi (523.5 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates5.7801°N, 73.1171°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.3"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 84 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 144 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 112 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 81 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 78 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 106 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 109 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 105 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 111 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 92 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 99 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 111 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 110 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 78 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 143 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 93 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 104 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 118 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 118 km
Apr 26, 2002 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia M5.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 57°F (14°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in Wettest
May 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.6 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in

Paipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.1").

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