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Weather & Climate in El Tarra, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Tarra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 873 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 171 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 166.3 sq mi (430.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5751°N, 73.0961°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 27 km | 24 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 98 km | 123 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 117 km | 129 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 108 km | 125 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 137 km | 169 km |
| Aug 11, 1994 | 19 km NE of Táriba, Venezuela | M4.6 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 124 km | 68 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia | M4.6 | 48 km | 179 km |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 37 km E of Colón, Venezuela | M4.6 | 143 km | 26 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 30 km | 129 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 8 km NNE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 1990 | 16 km N of Simití, Colombia | M4.5 | 106 km | 91 km |
| Nov 18, 1992 | 5 km NW of Matanza, Colombia | M4.5 | 135 km | 137 km |
| Feb 6, 1992 | 13 km N of Sardinata, Colombia | M4.5 | 52 km | 172 km |
| Jul 17, 1996 | 4 km S of Santiago, Colombia | M4.5 | 94 km | 33 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 | - | - | 49 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in |
El Tarra has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.4") and February the driest (2.4").