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Pelaya, Colombia

Cesar Department · Colombia

Pelaya is a small city in Cesar Department, Colombia with a population of 11,306. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,306 Population 40/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
76.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Pelaya

Pelaya

Pelaya is a town and municipality in the Colombian Department of Cesar.

People

Population11,306
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain76.6 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Population11,306
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Coordinates8.6882°, -73.6645°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceCesar Department
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation76.6 inches (1,946 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pelaya

Pelaya is a small city in Colombia (Cesar Department) with a population of 11,306. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Pelaya

Pelaya has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Feb (28.3°C), the coldest is Nov (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 993 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.4°C / 81°F 20.1° / 36.7° 34.2
Feb 28.3°C / 83°F 20.8° / 38.1° 31.7
Mar 28.3°C / 83°F 20.9° / 37.8° 69.8
Apr 28°C / 82°F 22° / 38.1° 111.9
May 27.9°C / 82°F 21.9° / 38° 127.1
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 21.9° / 35.3° 100.1
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 21.9° / 37° 76.5
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 21.9° / 37.5° 79.5
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 21.8° / 37.4° 88.6
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 21.2° / 34.8° 113.7
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21.2° / 34.2° 100.5
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 20.3° / 35° 59.3
Pelaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area284.9 sq mi (738.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates8.6882°N, 73.6645°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.6"
102% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.56"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 1, 2024.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 93 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 116 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 91 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 141 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 145 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 117 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 114 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 129 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 124 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 115 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 24 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 149 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 132 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 111 km
May 3, 2024 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 147 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 43 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 110 km
Feb 10, 1993 15 km NNE of San Martín, Colombia M4.5 65 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake - - 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.6 in
March 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 2.7 in

Pelaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Pelaya

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
colvalencia radio 97.7 - MP3 128 kbps
buenísima radio tv - AAC 64 kbps
Fiesta 106.2 FM latino, music AAC+ 64 kbps
Fiesta 89.1 FM (VE) latino, salsa MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta 102.7 FM crossover, grupera AAC+ 64 kbps

Hotels in Pelaya

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HOTEL,
Posada Star Blue

Restaurants in Pelaya

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RESTAURANTE

Gas Stations in Pelaya

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #114708714
CO #114713237
CO #114713260
CO #1217459502
CO #1302295958
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Airports Near Pelaya

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aguas Claras AirportOCVMedium Airport
Las Flores AirportELBMedium Airport
Ayacucho AirportAYCSmall Airport
Base Principal Celta Airport-Small Airport
Bella Cruz - San Juan Airport-Small Airport
Buenos Aires Airport-Small Airport
Calima Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Monasterio Airport-Small Airport
El Paraíso Airport-Small Airport
Fabal-Coal Airport-Small Airport
Gamarra AirportGRASmall Airport
Germania Airport-Small Airport
Guamal AirportGAASmall Airport
Hacaritama AirportHAYSmall Airport
La Cacica Airport-Small Airport
La Nena Cayta Airport-Small Airport
Las Tapias Airport-Small Airport
Los Monjes Airport-Small Airport
Sabaneta Airport-Small Airport
Santa Lucía Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa Del Sud Airport-Small Airport
Villa Oliva Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
169 m (554 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 Pelaya

What is the population of Pelaya?

Pelaya has a population of 11,306 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 284.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pelaya?

Pelaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.6 inches.

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