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Weather & Climate in El Carmen, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 145 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,114 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 145 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,114 ft (1,254 m) |
| Area | 172.4 sq mi (446.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8878°N, 75.1642°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
113 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 95 km | 120 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 139 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 99 km | 119 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 150 km | 134 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 148 km | 65 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 89 km | 110 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 86 km | 53 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 74 km | 62 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 139 km | 80 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 132 km | 61 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 117 km | 131 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 146 km | 59 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 104 km | 21 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia | M4.8 | 98 km | 87 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.8 | 101 km | 79 km |
| Jan 13, 2009 | 15 km SW of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia | M4.7 | 108 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 90 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 121 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 10.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | Coldest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in |
El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in November to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 105.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (4.6").