All Countries
Weather & Climate in Planeta Rica, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Planeta Rica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 690.8 sq mi (1,789.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.4115°N, 75.5851°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
99 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 141 km | 44 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 144 km | 53 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 137 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 61 km | 39 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 118 km | 54 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 118 km | 51 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 111 km | 52 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 92 km | 18 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 28 km NE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia | M4.8 | 84 km | 49 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia | M4.8 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Nov 16, 1992 | 22 km NE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 90 km | 71 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.7 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 47 km NNE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in |
Planeta Rica has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (1.1").