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Weather & Climate in El Carmen de Bolívar, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Carmen de Bolívar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 502 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 475.5 sq mi (1,231.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7174°N, 75.1202°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 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 | 107 km | 53 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 103 km | 39 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 117 km | 28 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 114 km | 47 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 146 km | 47 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 57 km | 41 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 46 km | 46 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 48 km | 16 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 123 km | 89 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 60 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 138 km | 91 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia | M4.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1996 | 5 km S of Barranco de Loba, Colombia | M4.2 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2000 | 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia | M4.2 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia | M4.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 88 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.1 | 35 km | 74 km |
| Aug 23, 1998 | 12 km ENE of Achí, Colombia | M4.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2004 | 13 km NNE of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.1 | 143 km | 67 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 | 109 mph | 212 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 2.0 in |
El Carmen de Bolívar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in October to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and January the driest (0.7").