Arauca, Colombia

Full City Profile

85,585 Population
433 ft Elevation 132 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Arauca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Coordinates7.0847°N, 70.7591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.1"
100% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

59 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Sep 13, 2023.

Jul 22, 1993 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia M6.1 85 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 145 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 138 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 139 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 120 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 134 km
Jun 2, 1994 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 142 km
Nov 17, 1995 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia M5.1 119 km
Jun 2, 1994 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.1 139 km
Oct 14, 2017 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.1 132 km
Jun 6, 1994 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.0 129 km
Oct 27, 1990 19 km WSW of Fortul, Colombia M5.0 137 km
Mar 11, 1992 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 115 km
Apr 10, 2006 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 101 km
May 31, 1994 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.8 150 km
May 31, 1994 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.8 147 km
Jul 5, 1994 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M4.8 142 km
May 31, 1994 51 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M4.8 131 km
Apr 13, 1990 16 km W of Fortul, Colombia M4.7 132 km
Oct 6, 2002 15 km SSE of Tame, Colombia M4.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in Coldest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in

Arauca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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