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Weather & Climate in Tibú, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tibú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 223 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.2°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 156 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Area | 1,655.1 sq mi (4,286.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6390°N, 72.7358°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 18 km | 24 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 119 km | 123 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 132 km | 129 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 57 km S of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 13, 1998 | 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 121 km | 169 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 107 km | 125 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 16 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1994 | 19 km NE of Táriba, Venezuela | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 134 km | 68 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 70 km | 129 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 117 km | 12 km |
| Apr 4, 2004 | 37 km E of Colón, Venezuela | M4.6 | 112 km | 26 km |
| Apr 14, 2017 | 31 km S of Tibú, Colombia | M4.6 | 31 km | 179 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 8 km NNE of La Fría, Venezuela | M4.6 | 70 km | 14 km |
| Dec 19, 1990 | 16 km N of Simití, Colombia | M4.5 | 144 km | 91 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 | - | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 11.3 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in |
Tibú has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (3.1").