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Weather & Climate in El Copey, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Copey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 463 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 427.0 sq mi (1,106.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1503°N, 73.9614°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 135 km | 53 km |
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 150 km | 44 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 51 km | 94 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 82 km | 46 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 44 km | 86 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 118 km | 128 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 101 km | 28 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 94 km | 69 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 119 km | 125 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 83 km | 68 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 98 km | 58 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 129 km | 24 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 91 km | 130 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 91 km | 46 km |
| Nov 10, 1993 | 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia | M4.5 | 143 km | 122 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 128 km | 47 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 129 km | 47 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 92 mph | 184 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | OFF THE COAST NEAR SANTA MARTA | Unknown | 8.0 m | - | 102 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in |
El Copey has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.6").