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Weather & Climate in La Paz, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,250 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,250 ft (1,905 m) |
| Area | 376.5 sq mi (975.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1785°N, 73.5895°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,345 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 94 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 66 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 139 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 92 km | 160 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 87 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 96 km | 155 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 100 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 80 km | 166 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 99 km | 165 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 91 km | 162 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 95 km | 159 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 73 km | 142 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 98 km | 158 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 104 km | 164 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 98 km | 156 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 97 km | 158 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 93 km | 167 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 91 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 10.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in |
La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in October to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (2.5").