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María la Baja, Colombia

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23,401 Population 103/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
María la Baja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area226.9 sq mi (587.6 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates9.9832°N, 75.3016°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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
Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 142 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 121 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 102 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 124 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 148 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 81 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 69 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 125 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 140 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 123 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 83 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 70 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 145 km
Nov 2, 2000 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia M4.2 132 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 105 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 71 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 52 km
Jun 24, 1998 114 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M3.9 145 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Warmest
April 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in

María la Baja has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in October to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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