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Weather & Climate in El Charco, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Charco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 190.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 60 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2,252.6 sq mi (5,834.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.4808°N, 78.1097°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
98 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Apr 27, 1996 | 84 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1994 | 118 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.8 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 137 km | 143 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 71 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.2 | 90 km | 26 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 40 km | 47 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 29 km | 61 km |
| May 22, 2024 | 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 1991 | 48 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.0 | 115 km | 41 km |
| Aug 3, 2014 | 77 km W of Buenaventura, Colombia | M5.0 | 131 km | 62 km |
| Aug 22, 2003 | 45 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M5.0 | 77 km | 24 km |
| Nov 24, 1991 | 57 km W of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.9 | 96 km | 41 km |
| Aug 3, 2005 | 103 km NW of Salahonda, Colombia | M4.9 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Apr 5, 1993 | 60 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.9 | 95 km | 26 km |
| Jul 19, 2015 | 56 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 120 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.8 | 141 km | 30 km |
| May 23, 2025 | 62 km NNE of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 114 km | 35 km |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 102 km NNW of Timbiquí, Colombia | M4.8 | 125 km | 31 km |
| Oct 10, 2016 | 53 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2017 | 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia | M4.7 | 102 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 163 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 172 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 186 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 15.3 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 12.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 15.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 23.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 19.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 17.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 16.1 in | Coldest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 14.1 in |
El Charco has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 79°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 190.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (23.9") and November the driest (12.6").