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Weather & Climate in La Playa, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Playa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,695 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,695 ft (1,431 m) |
| Area | 353.3 sq mi (915.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2133°N, 73.2382°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
328 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 120 km | 51 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 55 km | 24 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 77 km | 129 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 56 km | 123 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 117 km | 91 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 7 km E of Tona, Colombia | M4.8 | 119 km | 166 km |
| Jul 23, 1995 | 11 km SSW of Piedecuesta, Colombia | M4.8 | 147 km | 154 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 1992 | 15 km E of Betulia, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 154 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 149 km | 125 km |
| Apr 17, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Piedecuesta, Colombia | M4.7 | 150 km | 156 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 1 km SE of Floridablanca, Colombia | M4.7 | 131 km | 136 km |
| Mar 9, 1991 | 10 km SW of Piedecuesta, Colombia | M4.7 | 146 km | 159 km |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia | M4.7 | 141 km | 86 km |
| Apr 22, 2003 | 11 km WSW of Chitagá, Colombia | M4.6 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia | M4.6 | 116 km | 92 km |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 8 km NNE of Guaca, Colombia | M4.6 | 147 km | 173 km |
| Mar 10, 1990 | 8 km WNW of Guaca, Colombia | M4.6 | 149 km | 150 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in |
La Playa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 65°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (1.9").