Fundación, Colombia

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59,175 Population 189/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Fundación 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.3°F
52% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area313.1 sq mi (811.0 km²)
Population Density189/sq mi
Coordinates10.5207°N, 74.1850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 93 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 80 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 61 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 60 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 144 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 106 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 124 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 129 km
Apr 13, 1994 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 119 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 108 km
Sep 19, 1993 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia M4.5 137 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 99 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 64 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 83 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 55 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 47 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 66 km
May 2, 2013 near the north coast of Colombia M4.3 145 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 77 km
May 15, 2005 29 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.3 141 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 2 144 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 - 55 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.4 in
March 83°F (29°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
June 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in

Fundación has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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