Barbacoas, Colombia
Full City Profile
7,633
Population
9/sq mi density
121 ft
Elevation
37 meters
78°F
Avg Temperature
26°C
Barbacoas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 194.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 897.3 sq mi (2,324.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.6715°N, 78.1398°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 86 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 98 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 99 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 135 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 154 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 157 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 183 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 17.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 15.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 18.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 25.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 19.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 12.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 13.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 13.6 in |
Barbacoas has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in August to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 194.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (25.3") and August the driest (12.7").