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Weather & Climate in El Paso, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Paso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.2°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 422.5 sq mi (1,094.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.6572°N, 73.7469°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 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 | 102 km | 53 km |
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 136 km | 44 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 45 km | 94 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 57 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 133 km | 46 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 121 km | 169 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 117 km | 128 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 118 km | 69 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 75 km | 125 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 147 km | 175 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 140 km | 129 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 122 km | 58 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 83 km | 130 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 38 km | 68 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 92 km | 47 km |
| Nov 10, 1993 | 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia | M4.5 | 84 km | 122 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia | M4.5 | 93 km | 70 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 | 86 mph | 240 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 85°F (30°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in |
El Paso has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 81°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (0.6").