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San José del Palmar, Colombia

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2,392 Population 23/sq mi density
3,527 ft Elevation 1,075 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
San José del Palmar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 136 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days136 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,527 ft (1,075 m)
Area104.9 sq mi (271.8 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates4.8962°N, 76.2342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.2"
193% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

438 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 139 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 128 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 78 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 98 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 118 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 38 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 76 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 74 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 74 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 118 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 47 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 70 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 46 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 59 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 85 km
Jul 2, 2002 8 km NNW of Pizarro, Colombia M5.4 130 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 81 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 83 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 90 km
Dec 10, 1991 23 km SSW of Pizarro, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 97 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 101 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 104 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in
February 71°F (21°C) 7.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 7.9 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 11.1 in
May 71°F (22°C) 11.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 13.5 in Coldest, Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 12.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 10.3 in

San José del Palmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 111.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.5") and July the driest (5.8").

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