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Palermo, Colombia

Huila Department · Colombia

Palermo is a small city in Huila Department, Colombia with a population of 9,896. Elevation: 1,791 ft (546 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,896 Population 25/sq mi density
1,791 ft Elevation 546 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
63.1 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Palermo

Palermo

Palermo is the capital and largest city of the autonomous island region of Sicily in southern Italy, located on the eponymous gulf facing the Tyrrhenian Sea. With over 2,700 years of age, the city is noted for its history, culture, architecture and gastronomy, playing an important role throughout much of its existence.

People

Population9,896
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain63.1 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Population9,896
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Coordinates2.8917°, -75.4375°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceHuila Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation63.1 inches (1,603 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palermo

Palermo is a small city in Colombia (Huila Department) with a population of 9,896. The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet (546 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.1 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Palermo

Palermo has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.7°C), the coldest is Nov (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1379 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.6°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.8° 91.1
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 23.6° / 31.6° 128.3
Mar 27.6°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.6° 162.8
Apr 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 30.9° 169.0
May 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.2° 91.1
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.3° 39.2
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.9° 29.4
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 24.7° / 32.7° 16.9
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 23.6° / 32.7° 53.0
Oct 28°C / 82°F 23.7° / 32.2° 180.7
Nov 26.4°C / 80°F 22.9° / 29.9° 245.0
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.5° / 30.4° 172.6
Palermo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Colombia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Area392.1 sq mi (1,015.5 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates2.8917°N, 75.4375°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.1"
66% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 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 M7.3 148 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 69 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 112 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 122 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 124 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 37 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 105 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 120 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 32 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 148 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 97 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 80 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 112 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 146 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 90 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 125 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 46 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 111 km
Jan 23, 2021 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia M4.9 73 km
Apr 3, 2000 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia M4.9 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 124 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
February 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
April 78°F (25°C) 7.2 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
October 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in Coldest, Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 6.1 in

Palermo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Palermo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Institución Educativa Promoción Social
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Radio Stations near Palermo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Fiesta Stereo 88.1 FM african music, crossover AAC+ 96 kbps
HuilaGeek Radio heavy metal, rock MP3
HJ Doble K Neiva 840AM MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in Palermo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca del Banco de la República0.0
Biblioteca Universitaria0.0

Farmers Markets in Palermo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercaneiva
Surabastos

Hotels in Palermo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Los Nogales

Monuments in Palermo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gruta Santa Rosalia

Theme Parks in Palermo

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque ecologico Santa Rosalina

Stadiums & Teams in Palermo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palermo

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benito Salas AirportNVAMedium Airport
Eduardo Falla Solano AirportSVIMedium Airport
Ataco AirportSmall Airport
Berlín AirportSmall Airport
Campo Alegre AirportSmall Airport
El Juncal AirportSmall Airport
El Limonar AirportSmall Airport
El Viso AirportSmall Airport
Guacamayas AirportGCASmall Airport
Guamito AirportSmall Airport
Herrera AirportHRRSmall Airport
La Floresta AirportSmall Airport
La Jagua AirportSmall Airport
La Manga AirportSmall Airport
Planadas AirportPLASmall Airport
Polonia AirportSmall Airport
San Diego AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Santa Bárbara AirportSmall Airport
Santana Ramos AirportSROSmall Airport
Sinai AirportSmall Airport
Tesalia AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
622 m (2,041 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Palermo

What is the population of Palermo?

Palermo has a population of 9,896 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 392.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palermo?

Palermo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.1 inches.

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