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Weather & Climate in Tumaco, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tumaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 2,968.5 sq mi (7,688.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7911°N, 78.7928°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 114 km | 18 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 84 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 133 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 7 km SE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.8 | 134 km | 19 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador | M5.7 | 54 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 117 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 1994 | 51 km WNW of Cotacachi, Ecuador | M5.3 | 150 km | 19 km |
| Nov 26, 1994 | 123 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1997 | 141 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 141 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.3 | 107 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 11 km E of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 125 km | 22 km |
| Feb 8, 2012 | near the coast of Ecuador | M5.2 | 136 km | 65 km |
| Mar 27, 2022 | 12 km SSE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.2 | 140 km | 35 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 37 km WSW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.1 | 93 km | 56 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 118 km | 47 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 143 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 121 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 60 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 113 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 112 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | - | 115 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 139 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 144 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 158 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 170 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 172 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 184 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Pululahua | Caldera | 3,356 m (11,010 ft) | 290 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in |
Tumaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 105.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.6") and November the driest (4.1").