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Weather & Climate in Bucaramanga, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bucaramanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,314 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,314 ft (1,010 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 424,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1250°N, 73.1190°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,370 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 42 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 147 km | 51 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 45 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 51 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 48 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 126 km | 39 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 49 km | 164 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 43 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 49 km | 165 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 51 km | 166 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 43 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 36 km | 158 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 51 km | 162 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 44 km | 159 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 51 km | 159 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 49 km | 164 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Bucaramanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (1.8").