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Pitalito, Colombia

Full City Profile

135,711 Population 15,317/sq mi density
4,150 ft Elevation 1,265 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Pitalito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density15,317/sq mi
Coordinates1.8537°N, 76.0507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.6"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.78"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 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 36 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 118 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 136 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 110 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 144 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 56 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 70 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 134 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 76 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 127 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 125 km
Dec 6, 1992 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia M4.9 74 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 97 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 141 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 55 km
Jan 9, 2014 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.7 127 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 28 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 22 km
Jan 9, 2014 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia M4.6 127 km
Oct 17, 1991 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia M4.5 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (65 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 65 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in Warmest
April 69°F (20°C) 6.6 in Wettest
May 69°F (20°C) 6.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Coldest
July 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
August 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 6.4 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in

Pitalito has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 68°F in June to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (3.8").

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