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Weather & Climate in Barrancas, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrancas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 525 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 415.1 sq mi (1,075.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9567°N, 72.7946°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 96 km | 44 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 133 km | 94 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M5.1 | 42 km | 99 km |
| May 16, 2013 | 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia | M5.0 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia | M4.9 | 98 km | 55 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 104 km | 46 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 124 km | 86 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 138 km | 169 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 63 km | 69 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M4.7 | 55 km | 128 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 76 km | 128 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia | M4.7 | 94 km | 39 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 62 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 102 km | 130 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 107 km | 175 km |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 60 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 59 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 272 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 81 mph | 161 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in |
Barrancas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.3").