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Weather & Climate in Lorica, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lorica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 438.2 sq mi (1,135.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2365°N, 75.8135°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 25, 2023 | 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M6.5 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 135 km | 44 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 91 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 36 km | 39 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 43 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 112 km | 48 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.6 | 65 km | 48 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.5 | 126 km | 27 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 41 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 52 km | 41 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.5 | 143 km | 54 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M4.5 | 143 km | 55 km |
| Jun 30, 2002 | 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia | M4.5 | 115 km | 42 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 136 km | 46 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 95 km | 16 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 18 km WSW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia | M4.4 | 139 km | 37 km |
| Aug 14, 2017 | 74 km NW of Arboletes, Colombia | M4.4 | 115 km | 51 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 13 km NNE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.3 | 148 km | 62 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 121 mph | 241 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in |
Lorica has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.7").