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Weather & Climate in Puerto Escondido, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Escondido 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 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 441.7 sq mi (1,143.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.0181°N, 76.2641°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 91 km | 13 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama | M6.0 | 119 km | 36 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama | M5.9 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 80 km | 44 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 41 km | 51 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 67 km | 39 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 23 km SE of Acandí, Colombia | M4.7 | 120 km | 51 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.6 | 10 km | 48 km |
| Sep 26, 2000 | 24 km N of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.6 | 132 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 43 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 128 km | 48 km |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 35 km N of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2002 | 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia | M4.5 | 67 km | 42 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 12 km SE of Turbo, Colombia | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2022 | 27 km NNW of Unguía, Colombia | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | Panama-Colombia border region | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 35 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 105 km | 41 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 41 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 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 | 127 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in |
Puerto Escondido has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in September to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.6").