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Weather & Climate in El Playón, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Playón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 190.8 sq mi (494.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.4713°N, 73.2031°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,357 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 81 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 122 km | 51 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 134 km | 39 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 85 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 87 km | 164 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 87 km | 155 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 90 km | 160 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 75 km | 158 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 81 km | 164 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 90 km | 162 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 91 km | 166 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 82 km | 159 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 88 km | 165 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 75 km | 156 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 77 km | 158 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 83 km | 159 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 81 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in |
El Playón has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in November to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 79.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (1.7").