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Weather & Climate in Arauca, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arauca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 433 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 2,767.9 sq mi (7,168.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.0847°N, 70.7591°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
59 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Jul 22, 1993 | 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia | M6.1 | 85 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 139 km | 39 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 120 km | 43 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.1 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.1 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 1990 | 19 km WSW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.0 | 137 km | 41 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 115 km | 37 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 101 km | 13 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.8 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.8 | 142 km | 49 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 51 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M4.8 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 13, 1990 | 16 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M4.7 | 132 km | 38 km |
| Oct 6, 2002 | 15 km SSE of Tame, Colombia | M4.7 | 130 km | 32 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in |
Arauca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in July to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (0.5").