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Bucarasica, Colombia

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783 Population 1/sq mi density
3,829 ft Elevation 1,167 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Bucarasica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,829 ft (1,167 m)
Area649.7 sq mi (1,682.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates8.0410°N, 72.8654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.1"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 141 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 115 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 124 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 147 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 144 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 124 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 145 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 149 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 149 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 137 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 142 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 144 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 135 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 83 km
Jun 2, 1994 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 119 km
Jul 16, 2007 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 126 km
Jun 20, 2007 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 126 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 145 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 136 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
April 65°F (19°C) 7.1 in
May 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
September 65°F (19°C) 6.8 in
October 65°F (18°C) 9.1 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 6.5 in
December 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in

Bucarasica has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (2.2").

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