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Weather & Climate in Palestina, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Palestina enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,072 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,072 ft (1,546 m) |
| Area | 102.4 sq mi (265.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7236°N, 76.1340°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 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 | 34 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 119 km | 149 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 145 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 57 km | 43 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 85 km | 157 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 148 km | 165 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 79 km | 27 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 143 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 137 km | 149 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 146 km | 12 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 83 km | 18 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 111 km | 69 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.7 | 142 km | 44 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 63 km | 158 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.6 | 143 km | 59 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 35 km | 29 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 11 km | 23 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 20 km W of Morales, Colombia | M4.5 | 134 km | 142 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia | M4.5 | 44 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 73 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in |
Palestina has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 66°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (3.9").