Pelaya, Colombia

Full City Profile

11,306 Population 40/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

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 US 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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