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Weather & Climate in La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Jagua de Ibirico 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 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.9°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 420.1 sq mi (1,088.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5623°N, 73.3341°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 134 km | 53 km |
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 102 km | 44 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 53 km | 94 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 69 km | 86 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 29 km | 125 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 94 km | 128 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 77 km | 169 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 114 km | 69 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 102 km | 24 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia | M4.6 | 150 km | 179 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 61 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 13 km | 68 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 118 km | 58 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 122 km | 129 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 64 km | 130 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 110 km | 175 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia | M4.5 | 106 km | 70 km |
| Feb 24, 2014 | 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia | M4.5 | 145 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 86 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in |
La Jagua de Ibirico has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 81°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.6").