Planadas, Colombia

Full City Profile

21,557 Population 29/sq mi density
3,976 ft Elevation 1,212 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Planadas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 72.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation3,976 ft (1,212 m)
Area756.1 sq mi (1,958.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates3.1970°N, 75.6451°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.4"
91% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.28"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

273 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 55 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 73 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 148 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 83 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 141 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 83 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 21 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 112 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 131 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 13 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 108 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 60 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 148 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 90 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 68 km
Aug 3, 2023 Colombia M5.1 74 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 108 km
Jan 9, 2014 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia M5.0 33 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 93 km
May 12, 2022 10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia M5.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 129 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 166 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 183 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
February 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
March 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
April 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 10.3 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 9.2 in Coldest
December 69°F (21°C) 6.4 in

Planadas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (2.2").

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