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Maicao, Colombia

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166,603 Population 141/sq mi density
171 ft Elevation 52 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Maicao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 286 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.0°F
54% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation171 ft (52 m)
Area1,183.4 sq mi (3,065.1 km²)
Population Density141/sq mi
Coordinates11.3784°N, 72.2395°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 28, 2024.

Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 146 km
Feb 12, 2017 82 km NW of Manaure, Colombia M5.2 131 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 45 km
Jan 1, 2006 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.1 125 km
May 12, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 146 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 32 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 18 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 141 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 139 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 54 km
Apr 13, 1994 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 116 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 150 km
May 12, 2024 62 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 145 km
Feb 26, 2004 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia M4.6 67 km
Sep 28, 2024 60 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 144 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 135 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 133 km
Feb 18, 2000 54 km ENE of Santa Rita, Venezuela M4.5 143 km
Feb 24, 2014 34 km E of El Molino, Colombia M4.5 91 km
Feb 14, 2014 31 km W of Riohacha, Colombia M4.5 106 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 5 225 km
2007 Felix Category 5 248 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 3.3 in
June 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 1.1 in
August 85°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 84°F (29°C) 4.1 in
October 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in

Maicao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 81°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.3").

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