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Weather & Climate in Arenal, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arenal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.6°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 470.3 sq mi (1,217.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4589°N, 73.9416°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
89 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 | 84 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 79 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 120 km | 24 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 136 km | 129 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 111 km | 123 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 142 km | 55 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 95 km | 91 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 85 km | 52 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia | M4.8 | 136 km | 26 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 34 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 110 km | 71 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 130 km | 74 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 145 km | 68 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia | M4.6 | 127 km | 92 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 66 km | 129 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.6 | 92 km | 79 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia | M4.6 | 135 km | 179 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 | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (29°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 12.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 16.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in |
Arenal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 96.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.2") and January the driest (0.7").