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San Cristóbal, Colombia

Bolívar · Colombia

San Cristóbal is a small town in Bolívar, Colombia with a population of 0. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

26 ft Elevation 8 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
56.8 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal

Soplaviento är en ort i Colombia. Den ligger i departementet Bolívar, i den norra delen av landet, 700 km norr om huvudstaden Bogotá. Soplaviento ligger 8 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 8 067.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain56.8 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates10.3952°, -75.0656°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceBolívar
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation56.8 inches (1,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Cristóbal

San Cristóbal is a small town in Colombia (Bolívar) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.8 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

San Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Colombia avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area87.1 sq mi (225.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates10.3952°N, 75.0656°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
50% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 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 M5.7 141 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 51 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 132 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 78 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 116 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 72 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 130 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 120 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 72 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 124 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 116 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 114 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 61 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 122 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 94 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 107 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 40 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 111 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 118 km
Aug 23, 1992 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 145 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 2 139 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 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in
March 83°F (29°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.9 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in

San Cristóbal has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in San Cristóbal

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Concentración Educ Francisco de Paula Santander
Institución Educativa Tec Acuicola de San Cristóbal
Escuela Urbano Mix Numero 2 de San Cristóbal
Escuela Urbano Mix Numero 1 de San Cristóbal
Escuela Rural Mixta de Higueretal
OTRA-SIGLA LOMA CHINA
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Radio Stations near San Cristóbal

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ALR Jazz Radio jazz AAC+ 32 kbps
arjona stereo 93.5 MP3 96 kbps
RADIO POLICÍA NACIONAL" "106.0 FM (CARTAGENA) crossover, entretenimiento MP3

Museums in San Cristóbal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Libraries in San Cristóbal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BPM Concordia0.0
Laboratory0.0

Farmers Markets in San Cristóbal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Nuevo

Stadiums & Teams in San Cristóbal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Cristóbal

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ernesto Cortissoz International AirportBAQLarge Airport
Rafael Nuñez International AirportCTGLarge Airport
Aerodromo Los CampanosSmall Airport
Bethania AirportSmall Airport
Carmen De Bolivar AirportSmall Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Cocosolo AirportSmall Airport
Corral Nuevo AirportSmall Airport
El Cairano AirportSmall Airport
El Esfuerzo AirportSmall Airport
El Rincón de Mucura AirportSmall Airport
El Tambo AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Veracruz AirportSmall Airport
Honduras Br AirportSmall Airport
La Vega AirportSmall Airport
Los Morros AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Pablo - Incora AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Cristóbal

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in San Cristóbal?

San Cristóbal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 56.8 inches.

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