Palmito, Colombia

Full City Profile

5,345 Population 73/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Palmito 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 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area73.6 sq mi (190.5 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates9.3319°N, 75.5417°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 126 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 123 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 44 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 148 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 96 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 111 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 137 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 146 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 24 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 105 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 124 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 136 km
Jun 30, 2002 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia M4.5 143 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 65 km
Aug 14, 2017 74 km NW of Arboletes, Colombia M4.4 144 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 122 km
Mar 5, 2007 13 km NNE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.3 145 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia M4.2 129 km
May 28, 2005 northern Colombia M4.2 148 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 3 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 83°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Coldest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in

Palmito has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.7").

View full weather details →