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Weather & Climate in Fortul, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fortul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 791 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 158 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Area | 745.1 sq mi (1,929.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7926°N, 71.7760°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,158 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 | 134 km | 155 km |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia | M6.1 | 72 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 75 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 22 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 130 km | 160 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 64 km | 39 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 128 km | 155 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 30 km | 43 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 123 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 138 km | 160 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 132 km | 159 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 158 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 130 km | 162 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 142 km | 166 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 165 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 139 km | 164 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 159 km |
| Jan 24, 2019 | 3 km W of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 136 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 14.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in |
Fortul has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 102.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (2.2").