Palestina, Colombia

Full City Profile

13,560 Population 253/sq mi density
5,157 ft Elevation 1,572 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Palestina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 84.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation5,157 ft (1,572 m)
Area53.6 sq mi (138.9 km²)
Population Density253/sq mi
Coordinates5.0161°N, 75.6285°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.6"
123% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.49"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

335 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 131 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 15 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 150 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 122 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 83 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 35 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 63 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 11 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 133 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 108 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 122 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 39 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 124 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 72 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 21 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 142 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 125 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruiz, Nevado del (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 36 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 37 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 38 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 52 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in Warmest
April 69°F (21°C) 9.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 7.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 11.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in

Palestina has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in October to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (4.5").

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