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Weather & Climate in Pacho, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Pacho experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,850 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,850 ft (1,783 m)
Area209.1 sq mi (541.5 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates5.1328°N, 74.1598°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 138 km 17 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 135 km 9 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 106 km 10 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 100 km 9 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 67 km 134 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 132 km 21 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 120 km 10 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 63 km 142 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 131 km 33 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 137 km 33 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 139 km 14 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 116 km 33 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 114 km 10 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 124 km 56 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 150 km 131 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 45 km 61 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 121 km 10 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 130 km 21 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 114 km 10 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 121 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 126 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 132 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 138 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in Warmest
April 54°F (12°C) 6.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in
June 53°F (12°C) 5.1 in
July 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
August 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
September 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 7.1 in Wettest
November 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in

Pacho has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 53°F in January to 54°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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