Barranquilla, Colombia
Full City Profile
1,206,319
Population
173,571/sq mi density
79 ft
Elevation
24 meters
83°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
Barranquilla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 173,571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9685°N, 74.7813°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 53 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in |
Barranquilla has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.2").