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Weather & Climate in Sucre, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sucre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 495.3 sq mi (1,282.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8114°N, 74.7208°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 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 | 40 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 122 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 104 km | 39 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 149 km | 91 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia | M4.8 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 106 km | 18 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 79 km | 52 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 85 km | 71 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 89 km | 74 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 82 km | 48 km |
| Mar 4, 1990 | 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.6 | 101 km | 79 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 14 km N of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.5 | 99 km | 63 km |
| Jan 19, 2025 | 8 km ENE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.5 | 144 km | 75 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 84 km | 41 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.5 | 112 km | 54 km |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia | M4.5 | 67 km | 77 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 109 km | 46 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 | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 11.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 12.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 15.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.7 in |
Sucre has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 96.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.3") and January the driest (0.9").