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La Esperanza, Colombia

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2,718 Population 114/sq mi density
266 ft Elevation 81 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation266 ft (81 m)
Area23.8 sq mi (61.6 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates8.2104°N, 72.4640°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.6"
139% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

214 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 101 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 111 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 105 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 36 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 56 km
Jul 16, 2007 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 120 km
Jun 20, 2007 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 124 km
Jun 2, 1994 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.2 104 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 107 km
Jun 2, 1994 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.1 103 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 105 km
Oct 14, 2017 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.1 119 km
Jun 6, 1994 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.0 102 km
Apr 3, 2018 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.9 83 km
Apr 10, 2006 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 131 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 143 km
Mar 11, 1992 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia M4.9 121 km
May 31, 1994 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela M4.8 89 km
Oct 29, 2003 6 km NE of Guaca, Colombia M4.8 149 km
Apr 12, 2017 7 km E of Tona, Colombia M4.8 122 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 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 10.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.9 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in

La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.9") and February the driest (3.6").

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