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Río de Oro, Colombia

Full City Profile

14,408 Population 51/sq mi density
3,819 ft Elevation 1,164 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Río de Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,819 ft (1,164 m)
Area280.4 sq mi (726.2 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates8.2922°N, 73.3849°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.9"
95% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

164 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 M5.7 142 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 109 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 137 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 64 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 89 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 66 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 109 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 75 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 139 km
Apr 12, 2017 7 km E of Tona, Colombia M4.8 133 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 143 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 74 km
Mar 21, 2017 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia M4.7 142 km
Oct 16, 1997 1 km SE of Floridablanca, Colombia M4.7 142 km
Feb 5, 2015 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M4.6 139 km
Aug 11, 1994 19 km NE of Táriba, Venezuela M4.6 147 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 74 km
Jul 6, 1992 4 km SSE of Floridablanca, Colombia M4.6 145 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 138 km
May 11, 2025 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia M4.6 116 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 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in Warmest
May 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
August 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 8.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in

Río de Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (1.5").

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