Barrancas, Colombia

Full City Profile

38,232 Population 92/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Barrancas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area415.1 sq mi (1,075.0 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates10.9567°N, 72.7946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.23"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 28, 2024.

Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 96 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 42 km
May 16, 2013 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Sep 29, 2019 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 149 km
May 12, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 124 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 98 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 104 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 124 km
Jan 16, 2008 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.7 138 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 63 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 55 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 76 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 94 km
May 12, 2024 62 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 122 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 102 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 107 km
Sep 28, 2024 60 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 120 km
May 3, 2024 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 141 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 272 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in

Barrancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.3").

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