Gamarra, Colombia

Full City Profile

12,444 Population 73/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 29°C
Gamarra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 87.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

83°F Jan (29°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.3°F
54% above US avg
January Average83°F (29°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area169.7 sq mi (439.4 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates8.3229°N, 73.7423°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.6"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

119 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 110 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 79 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 100 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 131 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 85 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 110 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 74 km
Mar 28, 2000 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia M4.9 144 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 88 km
Aug 25, 2013 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia M4.8 146 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 101 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 141 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 126 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 50 km
Mar 21, 2017 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia M4.7 136 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 148 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 102 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 47 km
May 11, 2025 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia M4.6 111 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 113 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 - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (29°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.6 in
March 85°F (30°C) 2.7 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 10.7 in
June 83°F (29°C) 9.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.7 in
August 83°F (29°C) 9.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 9.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 10.1 in
December 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in

Gamarra has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 87.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (1.3").

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