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Weather & Climate in Planadas, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Planadas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,976 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,976 ft (1,212 m) |
| Area | 756.1 sq mi (1,958.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.1970°N, 75.6451°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
273 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 55 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 73 km | 199 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 148 km | 74 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 83 km | 178 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 83 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 112 km | 38 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 13 km | 13 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 108 km | 149 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 60 km | 52 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 90 km | 157 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 68 km | 165 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 74 km | 161 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 108 km | 51 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 33 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 93 km | 149 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia | M5.0 | 127 km | 69 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 129 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 166 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 183 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | Coldest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 6.4 in |
Planadas has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and July the driest (2.2").