Dibulla, Colombia

Full City Profile

4,402 Population 6/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Dibulla has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area784.0 sq mi (2,030.6 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates11.2725°N, 73.3091°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

56 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 28, 2024.

Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Feb 12, 2017 82 km NW of Manaure, Colombia M5.2 119 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 102 km
May 16, 2013 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia M5.0 92 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 122 km
May 12, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 66 km
Sep 29, 2019 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 88 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 67 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 129 km
Feb 28, 2014 104 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia M4.8 109 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 119 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 120 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 132 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 78 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 74 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 121 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 132 km
May 12, 2024 62 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 63 km
Apr 13, 1994 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 20 km
Sep 28, 2024 60 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 237 km
2007 Felix Category 5 283 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 95 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 - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in
June 83°F (29°C) 3.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.6 in

Dibulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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