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Weather & Climate in Pailitas, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pailitas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 209.3 sq mi (542.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 80/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9567°N, 73.6238°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 89 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 144 km | 51 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 116 km | 94 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 97 km | 24 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 144 km | 123 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 131 km | 86 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 146 km | 52 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 89 km | 125 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 36 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 137 km | 169 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 81 km | 68 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia | M4.6 | 120 km | 179 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 63 km | 129 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 138 km | 130 km |
| Feb 6, 1992 | 13 km N of Sardinata, Colombia | M4.5 | 123 km | 172 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 78 km | 47 km |
| Nov 10, 1993 | 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia | M4.5 | 13 km | 122 km |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia | M4.5 | 119 km | 77 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 | - | - | 25 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in |
Pailitas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in October to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (0.7").