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Weather & Climate in Buenavista, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buenavista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 388.1 sq mi (1,005.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2143°N, 74.3136°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 24 km | 53 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 123 km | 94 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 150 km | 39 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 131 km | 86 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 128 km | 52 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 150 km | 74 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 141 km | 125 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 142 km | 71 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 145 km | 48 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 111 km | 68 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.6 | 147 km | 79 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 135 km | 129 km |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia | M4.5 | 106 km | 77 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia | M4.5 | 54 km | 70 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 77 km | 46 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M4.5 | 133 km | 55 km |
| Nov 10, 1993 | 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia | M4.5 | 94 km | 122 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.5 | 147 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 92 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in |
Buenavista has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and January the driest (0.5").