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El Tarra, Colombia

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3,336 Population 20/sq mi density
873 ft Elevation 266 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
El Tarra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation873 ft (266 m)
Area166.3 sq mi (430.8 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates8.5751°N, 73.0961°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 13.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 112 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 27 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 98 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 117 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 118 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 108 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 88 km
Jan 16, 2008 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.7 137 km
Aug 11, 1994 19 km NE of Táriba, Venezuela M4.6 130 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 124 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 48 km
Apr 4, 2004 37 km E of Colón, Venezuela M4.6 143 km
May 3, 2024 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 128 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 30 km
Mar 3, 2023 8 km NNE of La Fría, Venezuela M4.6 102 km
Feb 5, 2015 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M4.6 111 km
Dec 19, 1990 16 km N of Simití, Colombia M4.5 106 km
Nov 18, 1992 5 km NW of Matanza, Colombia M4.5 135 km
Feb 6, 1992 13 km N of Sardinata, Colombia M4.5 52 km
Jul 17, 1996 4 km S of Santiago, Colombia M4.5 94 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 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 13.4 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 9.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in

El Tarra has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.4") and February the driest (2.4").

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