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Cúcuta, Colombia

Full City Profile

777,106 Population 223,950/sq mi density
978 ft Elevation 298 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Cúcuta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density223,950/sq mi
Coordinates7.9075°N, 72.5049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.08"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,277 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 M6.2 137 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 76 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 138 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 83 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 143 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 142 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 138 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 136 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 85 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 129 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 55 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 137 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 137 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 143 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 131 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 147 km
Feb 7, 2014 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Dec 31, 1990 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Jun 20, 2007 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 93 km
Dec 31, 1992 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 139 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 - - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in

Cúcuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (2.4").

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