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Weather & Climate in Puerto Rico, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Rico has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 2,182.6 sq mi (5,652.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.9100°N, 75.1593°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 134 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 150 km | 43 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 116 km | 157 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia | M4.9 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 28 km | 18 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 144 km | 69 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 38 km E of Rivera, Colombia | M4.7 | 99 km | 46 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.7 | 147 km | 44 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 138 km | 158 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 121 km | 23 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.6 | 143 km | 59 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 77 km | 29 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia | M4.5 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia | M4.5 | 69 km | 36 km |
| Jan 6, 2016 | 16 km WSW of Santa María, Colombia | M4.5 | 127 km | 40 km |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 18 km WSW of Inzá, Colombia | M4.4 | 135 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Purace (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 12.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in |
Puerto Rico has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 112.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.8") and January the driest (3.7").