Luruaco, Colombia

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27,647 Population 290/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Luruaco 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area95.3 sq mi (246.7 km²)
Population Density290/sq mi
Coordinates10.6171°N, 75.1515°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Jun 23, 1998 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M5.7 131 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 49 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 121 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 104 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 110 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 57 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 146 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 67 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 144 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 114 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 127 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 86 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 109 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 116 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 133 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 37 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 95 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 107 km
Aug 23, 1992 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 139 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 112 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 2 113 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 - 102 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) 0.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in

Luruaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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