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Weather & Climate in Buenaventura, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buenaventura has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 64 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 221.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 64 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 30.0 sq mi (77.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.8801°N, 77.0312°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
378 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 19, 1991 | 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia | M7.2 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 142 km | 199 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 138 km | 178 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 52 km | 74 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 117 km | 122 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 118 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 97 km | 101 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 141 km | 149 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 87 km | 54 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Pizarro, Colombia | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 65 km | 109 km |
| Dec 10, 1991 | 23 km SSW of Pizarro, Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 29 km |
| Oct 12, 1993 | 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia | M5.2 | 56 km | 103 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 129 km | 95 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 97 km | 161 km |
| Nov 27, 1991 | 37 km SW of Pizarro, Colombia | M5.1 | 106 km | 39 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 128 km | 165 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Mar 10, 1991 | 6 km SW of Sipí, Colombia | M5.0 | 90 km | 90 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 135 km | 102 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 |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 2 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 20.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 17.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 19.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 20.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 23.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 26.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 22.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 18.8 in |
Buenaventura has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 221.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (26.7") and February the driest (10.4").