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El Guamo, Colombia

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4,732 Population 31/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
El Guamo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area154.8 sq mi (400.8 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates10.0316°N, 74.9761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 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 M5.7 126 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 141 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 79 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 141 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 130 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 40 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 108 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 95 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 135 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 79 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 99 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 105 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 34 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 109 km
Nov 2, 2000 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia M4.2 112 km
Jun 12, 1993 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia M4.2 141 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 70 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 66 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 145 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 148 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 2 180 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 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.8 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 5.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in

El Guamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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