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Weather & Climate in El Carmen, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Carmen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,336 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,336 ft (712 m) |
| Area | 1,568.2 sq mi (4,061.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5112°N, 73.4476°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 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 | 123 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 117 km | 51 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 65 km | 24 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 91 km | 123 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 114 km | 129 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 91 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 138 km | 52 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 122 km | 125 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 54 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia | M4.6 | 137 km | 92 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 8 km NNE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 13 km | 129 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.6 | 141 km | 79 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 127 km | 68 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia | M4.6 | 82 km | 179 km |
| Dec 19, 1990 | 16 km N of Simití, Colombia | M4.5 | 70 km | 91 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 | — | — | 44 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in |
El Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in January to 71°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (2.4").