Piedras, Colombia

Full City Profile

5,662 Population 23/sq mi density
1,293 ft Elevation 394 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Piedras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 79.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area245.8 sq mi (636.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates4.5426°N, 74.8782°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.2"
108% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.61"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

232 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 M6.8 124 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 102 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 122 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 149 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 79 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 94 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 141 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 126 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 142 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 103 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 110 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 91 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 124 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 103 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 123 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 145 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 145 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 70 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 129 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 52 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 62 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 63 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 76 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
February 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.6 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Piedras has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in November to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and July the driest (2.9").

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