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Weather & Climate in La Macarena, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Macarena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 162 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 1,300.4 sq mi (3,368.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.1827°N, 73.7871°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Nov 11, 2017 | 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia | M4.7 | 141 km | 46 km |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 21 km SE of Vistahermosa, Colombia | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2023 | 19 km W of Mesetas, Colombia | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2019 | 46 km ESE of Rivera, Colombia | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 10 km SW of Mesetas, Colombia | M4.4 | 131 km | 47 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 41 km SSE of Colombia, Colombia | M4.3 | 138 km | 183 km |
| Mar 18, 2010 | 25 km SSE of Colombia, Colombia | M4.3 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 29 km W of Mesetas, Colombia | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 40 km SE of Baraya, Colombia | M4.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 14 km WNW of El Dorado, Colombia | M4.1 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Apr 22, 1998 | 38 km WSW of Mesetas, Colombia | M4.0 | 136 km | 69 km |
| Jan 9, 1991 | 36 km SE of Baraya, Colombia | M4.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 10 km WNW of Mesetas, Colombia | M4.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1991 | 7 km NE of San Juan de Arama, Colombia | M4.0 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 69 km ENE of Puerto Rico, Colombia | M3.9 | 90 km | 62 km |
| Jan 6, 1994 | 42 km SW of Vistahermosa, Colombia | M3.9 | 76 km | 103 km |
| Jan 21, 1991 | 40 km SE of Baraya, Colombia | M3.7 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jan 18, 1991 | Colombia | M3.7 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 36 km SE of Baraya, Colombia | M3.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2000 | 42 km WSW of Mesetas, Colombia | M3.5 | 142 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 3.4 in |
La Macarena has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in July to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 95.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (1.5").