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San Juan del Cesar, Colombia

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40,069 Population 46/sq mi density
702 ft Elevation 214 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
San Juan del Cesar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation702 ft (214 m)
Area862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates10.7711°N, 73.0031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

52 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 28, 2024.

Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 85 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 103 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 70 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 128 km
May 12, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 130 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 94 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 82 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 79 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 137 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 56 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 125 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 32 km
Jan 16, 2008 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.7 123 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 100 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 76 km
Feb 26, 2004 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia M4.6 57 km
May 3, 2024 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 123 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 28 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 56 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 293 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 158 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 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Coldest

San Juan del Cesar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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