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Weather & Climate in La Palma, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Palma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 148.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,747 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,747 ft (1,447 m) |
| Area | 232.5 sq mi (602.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3592°N, 74.3905°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 134 km | 120 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 150 km | 145 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 138 km | 119 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 69 km | 134 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 110 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 71 km | 142 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 110 km | 56 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 52 km | 61 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 133 km | 131 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.8 | 124 km | 79 km |
| Mar 25, 2008 | 1 km WNW of Vergara, Colombia | M4.7 | 27 km | 28 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 37 km WNW of La Belleza, Colombia | M4.7 | 78 km | 18 km |
| Jan 23, 1995 | 1 km WNW of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.7 | 146 km | 41 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Junín, Colombia | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 104 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 116 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 124 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 130 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in |
La Palma has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in November to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (3.9").