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Weather & Climate in Popayán, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Popayán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,774 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,774 ft (1,760 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 180,715/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.4382°N, 76.6132°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 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 | 63 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 35 km | 149 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 42 km | 43 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 143 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 65 km | 157 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 19 km | 27 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 80 km | 165 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 127 km | 161 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 57 km | 149 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 104 km | 26 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 59 km | 69 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.7 | 97 km | 44 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 36 km | 158 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 71 km | 152 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.6 | 101 km | 59 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 27 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 11.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 9.3 in |
Popayán has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 62°F in November to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and July the driest (2.7").