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Weather & Climate in Colón, Venezuela
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,641 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,641 ft (805 m) |
| Area | 186.9 sq mi (484.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 335/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.0313°N, 72.2605°W |
| Timezone | America/Caracas |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
265 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 77 km | 9 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 83 km | 39 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 27 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 86 km | 24 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 96 km | 30 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 100 km | 23 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.1 | 75 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 117 km | 123 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 113 km | 129 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.1 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Nov 17, 1995 | 19 km NNW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Oct 27, 1990 | 19 km WSW of Fortul, Colombia | M5.0 | 147 km | 41 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 92 km | 37 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.8 | 66 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in |
Colón has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and February the driest (2.9").