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Weather & Climate in Cúcuta, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cúcuta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 203 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 223,950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9075°N, 72.5049°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,277 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 | 137 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 76 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 143 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 142 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 138 km | 155 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 136 km | 164 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 85 km | 39 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 164 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 137 km | 165 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 137 km | 159 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 143 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 131 km | 158 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 147 km | 164 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 144 km | 159 km |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 5 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 133 km | 155 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 93 km | 23 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 139 km | 167 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 | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in |
Cúcuta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.1") and January the driest (2.4").