Montería, Colombia

Full City Profile

490,935 Population 262,532/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Montería has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density262,532/sq mi
Coordinates8.7508°N, 75.8782°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.9"
60% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

68 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.5 on May 6, 2024.

May 25, 2023 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M6.5 135 km
Mar 2, 2011 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia M5.7 109 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 90 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 115 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 34 km
May 25, 2023 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M5.0 134 km
Oct 31, 1995 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia M4.8 125 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 142 km
Jun 25, 1995 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.7 113 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 116 km
Jun 1, 2010 23 km SE of Acandí, Colombia M4.7 144 km
Oct 18, 1992 47 km NNE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.7 131 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 137 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 76 km
Dec 8, 1992 21 km ESE of Chigorodó, Colombia M4.6 146 km
May 25, 2023 43 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M4.6 136 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 55 km
Oct 18, 1992 38 km ESE of Carepa, Colombia M4.5 134 km
May 25, 2023 41 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama M4.5 138 km
Mar 19, 1995 7 km E of Chigorodó, Colombia M4.5 146 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 3 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.2 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Coldest
December 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in

Montería has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in November to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (1.0").

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