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Weather & Climate in Río de Oro, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Río de Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,819 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Area | 280.4 sq mi (726.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2922°N, 73.3849°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
164 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 142 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 109 km | 51 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 64 km | 24 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 89 km | 129 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 66 km | 123 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 91 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 139 km | 52 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 7 km E of Tona, Colombia | M4.8 | 133 km | 166 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 143 km | 125 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia | M4.7 | 142 km | 86 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 1 km SE of Floridablanca, Colombia | M4.7 | 142 km | 136 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1994 | 19 km NE of Táriba, Venezuela | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia | M4.6 | 74 km | 179 km |
| Jul 6, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Floridablanca, Colombia | M4.6 | 145 km | 142 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.6 | 138 km | 79 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia | M4.6 | 116 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in |
Río de Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (1.5").