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Weather & Climate in Pelaya, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pelaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 284.9 sq mi (738.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6882°N, 73.6645°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 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 | 93 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 116 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 91 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 146 km | 94 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 129 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 117 km | 123 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 129 km | 91 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 124 km | 52 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 115 km | 125 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 24 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 149 km | 71 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.6 | 132 km | 79 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 111 km | 68 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 43 km | 129 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia | M4.6 | 110 km | 179 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 15 km NNE of San Martín, Colombia | M4.5 | 65 km | 97 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 83 km | 47 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 | - | - | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in |
Pelaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.8").