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Weather & Climate in Aguachica, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Aguachica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 538 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation538 ft (164 m)
Area315.1 sq mi (816.2 km²)
Population Density309/sq mi
Coordinates8.3084°N, 73.6166°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.4"
88% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.92"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 121 km 53 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 89 km 51 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 87 km 24 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 144 km 33 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 101 km 129 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 76 km 123 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 71 km 33 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 94 km 91 km
Apr 12, 2017 7 km E of Tona, Colombia M4.8 147 km 166 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 114 km 52 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 139 km 71 km
Mar 21, 2017 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia M4.7 136 km 86 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 57 km 33 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 150 km 125 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 99 km 179 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 35 km 129 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 114 km 79 km
May 11, 2025 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia M4.6 111 km 92 km
Nov 10, 1993 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia M4.5 72 km 122 km
Mar 30, 2023 14 km N of San Carlos, Colombia M4.5 136 km 63 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake - - 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 2.1 in
March 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in

Aguachica has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.9") and January the driest (1.8").

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