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Weather & Climate in San Carlos, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Carlos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 125 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 144.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 125 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Area | 689.8 sq mi (1,786.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.7918°N, 74.7732°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 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 | 143 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 58 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 84 km | 59 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 101 km | 51 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 76 km | 91 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 100 km | 54 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 47 km | 55 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia | M4.8 | 18 km | 26 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 38 km | 52 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 21 km | 18 km |
| Oct 31, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia | M4.8 | 94 km | 49 km |
| Nov 18, 1993 | 18 km E of Vegachí, Colombia | M4.7 | 117 km | 90 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 46 km | 74 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia | M4.7 | 126 km | 86 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 31 km | 71 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 83°F (29°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 11.1 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 17.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 13.7 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 17.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 18.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 17.2 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 18.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 14.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in |
San Carlos has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 144.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (18.9") and February the driest (2.6").