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Algarrobo, Colombia

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10,042 Population 40/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Algarrobo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.5°F
53% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area253.8 sq mi (657.4 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates10.1869°N, 74.5753°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.4"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 129 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 117 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 111 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 117 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 58 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 142 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 133 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 106 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 128 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 46 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 92 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 72 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 105 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 66 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 96 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 22 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 62 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 125 km
Jun 7, 2015 17 km W of San Diego, Colombia M4.2 136 km
Jun 12, 1993 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 OFF THE COAST NEAR SANTA MARTA Unknown 8.0 m 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in

Algarrobo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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