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Weather & Climate in Palermo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palermo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,791 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,791 ft (546 m) |
| Area | 392.1 sq mi (1,015.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.8917°N, 75.4375°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 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 | 148 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 69 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 112 km | 199 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 122 km | 178 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 124 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 105 km | 38 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 120 km | 149 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 32 km | 13 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 43 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 97 km | 52 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 80 km | 157 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 112 km | 161 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 90 km | 165 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 125 km | 51 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 46 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 111 km | 149 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia | M4.9 | 73 km | 25 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 95 km | 185 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 124 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.1 in |
Palermo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in November to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (1.7").