Paispamba, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,390 Population 18/sq mi density
8,304 ft Elevation 2,531 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Paispamba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 73.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation8,304 ft (2,531 m)
Area79.6 sq mi (206.2 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates2.2546°N, 76.6109°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.8"
94% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.82"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 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 46 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 96 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 130 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 54 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 141 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 23 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 125 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 69 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 146 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 98 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 2 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 117 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 76 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 145 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 72 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 111 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 91 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 29 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 78 km
Jan 9, 2014 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.6 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 25 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
February 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 6.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 7.5 in
May 55°F (13°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
July 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in Coldest
August 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in Driest
September 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 8.8 in Wettest
November 54°F (12°C) 8.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in

Paispamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 54°F in July to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and August the driest (4.3").

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