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Weather & Climate in Tierralta, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tierralta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 2,263.6 sq mi (5,862.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.1736°N, 76.0592°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
214 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 25, 2023 | 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M6.5 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M6.1 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama | M5.9 | 138 km | 12 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 99 km | 44 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.6 | 150 km | 12 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.3 | 107 km | 35 km |
| May 13, 1996 | 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 119 km | 51 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 26 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.7 in |
Tierralta has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 81°F in November to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and February the driest (1.6").