Ciénaga, Colombia

Full City Profile

88,311 Population 113/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Ciénaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area782.6 sq mi (2,027.0 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates11.0070°N, 74.2477°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 138 km
May 16, 2013 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia M5.0 150 km
Sep 29, 2019 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 123 km
May 12, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 124 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 122 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 58 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 61 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 122 km
May 12, 2024 62 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 120 km
Apr 13, 1994 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 108 km
Sep 28, 2024 60 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 120 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 122 km
Sep 28, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.5 126 km
Sep 19, 1993 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia M4.5 135 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 9 km
Feb 14, 2014 31 km W of Riohacha, Colombia M4.5 130 km
May 1, 2021 75 km NNE of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.5 102 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 144 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 59 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 282 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 92 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 - 6 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in

Ciénaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.2").

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