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Weather & Climate in Paya, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,228 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,228 ft (984 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6249°N, 72.4235°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
919 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 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 142 km | 155 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 133 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 136 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 140 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 129 km | 43 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 136 km | 155 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 136 km | 166 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 148 km | 158 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 141 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 165 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 116 km | 437 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 133 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 142 km | 164 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 84 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 12.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in |
Paya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (0.9").