Ponedera, Colombia

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23,420 Population 213/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Ponedera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (284.8 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates10.6430°N, 74.7539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 113 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 142 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 7 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 38 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 95 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 72 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 29 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 111 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 73 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 149 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 71 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 87 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 81 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 90 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 136 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 73 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 76 km
Aug 23, 1992 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 102 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 77 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 145 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 2 121 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 - 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
March 83°F (29°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
June 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 83°F (29°C) 3.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in

Ponedera has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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