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San Fernando, Colombia

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1,615 Population 6/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
San Fernando 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. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 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)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area274.6 sq mi (711.3 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates9.2797°N, 74.5339°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 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 30 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 137 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 114 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 128 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 131 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 143 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 144 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 140 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 93 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 133 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 131 km
Mar 24, 2014 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia M4.5 112 km
Dec 19, 1990 16 km N of Simití, Colombia M4.5 147 km
May 28, 2001 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia M4.5 76 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 60 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 34 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 128 km
Nov 10, 1993 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia M4.5 119 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 138 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 88 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 2 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in
April 84°F (29°C) 5.1 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in

San Fernando has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (0.5").

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