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Weather & Climate in La Plata, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Plata enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,346 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,346 ft (1,020 m) |
| Area | 428.1 sq mi (1,108.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.3934°N, 75.8923°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
102 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 73 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 61 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 82 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 77 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 75 km | 43 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 18 km | 157 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 79 km | 27 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 82 km | 165 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 130 km | 161 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 65 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 84 km | 149 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 136 km | 185 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia | M4.9 | 144 km | 25 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 47 km | 69 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 54 km | 158 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 97 km | 152 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia | M4.7 | 116 km | 46 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.7 | 66 km | 44 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 57 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in |
La Plata has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (3.3").