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Weather & Climate in La Paz, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 499 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 1,563.6 sq mi (4,049.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3844°N, 73.1733°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 70 km | 44 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 58 km | 94 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M5.1 | 108 km | 99 km |
| Jan 3, 2006 | 65 km SE of La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela | M5.0 | 148 km | 6 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 51 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 81 km | 46 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 22 km | 69 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M4.7 | 112 km | 128 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 33 km | 128 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 93 km | 169 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 94 km | 125 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 43 km | 24 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia | M4.6 | 90 km | 43 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 86 km | 175 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 32 km | 130 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 26 km | 58 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 85 km | 68 km |
| Feb 24, 2014 | 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia | M4.5 | 68 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | OFF THE COAST NEAR SANTA MARTA | Unknown | 8.0 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.5").