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Weather & Climate in El Peñón, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Peñón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.3°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 183 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 143.8 sq mi (372.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9889°N, 73.9490°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 54 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 134 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 24 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 121 km | 94 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 134 km | 86 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 123 km | 52 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 27 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 114 km | 125 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 144 km | 71 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.6 | 138 km | 79 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 89 km | 129 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 95 km | 68 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 122 km | 46 km |
| Dec 19, 1990 | 16 km N of Simití, Colombia | M4.5 | 98 km | 91 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 42 km | 47 km |
| Nov 10, 1993 | 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia | M4.5 | 49 km | 122 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia | M4.5 | 15 km | 70 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M4.5 | 143 km | 55 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 | - | - | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 11.1 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 14.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in |
El Peñón has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 86.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.9") and January the driest (0.5").