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Weather & Climate in Paipa, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paipa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,228 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,228 ft (2,508 m) |
| Area | 202.1 sq mi (523.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7801°N, 73.1171°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,332 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 | 84 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 112 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 81 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 106 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 109 km | 155 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 105 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 111 km | 164 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 99 km | 166 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 111 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 110 km | 165 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 78 km | 142 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 143 km | 437 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 104 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 118 km | 158 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 118 km | 164 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in |
Paipa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.1").