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Weather & Climate in La Gloria, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

La Gloria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.2°F
54% above US avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area470.2 sq mi (1,217.7 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates8.6195°N, 73.8021°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.7"
136% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 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 83 km 53 km
Feb 23, 2022 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia M5.5 102 km 51 km
Feb 21, 1994 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia M5.2 105 km 24 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 128 km 33 km
Apr 20, 2009 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia M5.1 117 km 123 km
Oct 1, 2017 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia M5.1 141 km 129 km
Sep 3, 1993 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia M4.9 116 km 91 km
Feb 17, 1994 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia M4.9 107 km 33 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 150 km 18 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 107 km 52 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 130 km 125 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 17 km 33 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 132 km 71 km
May 11, 2025 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia M4.6 144 km 92 km
Jan 10, 2019 9 km NNE of González, Colombia M4.6 53 km 129 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 116 km 79 km
Apr 14, 2017 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia M4.6 123 km 179 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 123 km 68 km
Mar 30, 2023 14 km N of San Carlos, Colombia M4.5 133 km 63 km
Nov 10, 1993 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia M4.5 49 km 122 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 - - 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in
March 85°F (29°C) 2.9 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 8.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 11.4 in
June 83°F (29°C) 8.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in
August 83°F (29°C) 10.0 in
September 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 15.3 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
December 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in

La Gloria has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 89.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.3") and January the driest (0.7").

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