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Weather & Climate in La Esperanza, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Esperanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 266 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 266 ft (81 m) |
| Area | 23.8 sq mi (61.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2104°N, 72.4640°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
214 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 101 km | 12 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 111 km | 39 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 105 km | 9 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 36 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 56 km | 24 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 120 km | 30 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 124 km | 23 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 107 km | 129 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.1 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 105 km | 123 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.1 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 121 km | 37 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.8 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Oct 29, 2003 | 6 km NE of Guaca, Colombia | M4.8 | 149 km | 157 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 7 km E of Tona, Colombia | M4.8 | 122 km | 166 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 | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 10.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.9") and February the driest (3.6").