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Cartagena, Colombia
Full City Profile
914,552
Population
249/sq mi density
66 ft
Elevation
20 meters
82°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
Cartagena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 3,668.1 sq mi (9,500.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3982°N, 75.4933°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 | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in |
Cartagena has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.4").