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Weather & Climate in Bucarasica, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bucarasica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,829 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,829 ft (1,167 m) |
| Area | 649.7 sq mi (1,682.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0410°N, 72.8654°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,185 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 | 141 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 115 km | 12 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 124 km | 39 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 147 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 144 km | 164 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 145 km | 155 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 149 km | 160 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 149 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 137 km | 164 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 142 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 144 km | 165 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 158 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 126 km | 30 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 126 km | 23 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 145 km | 167 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 136 km | 156 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 138 km | 155 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 | - | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in |
Bucarasica has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (2.2").