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Santa Catalina, Colombia

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14,039 Population 123/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Santa Catalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area113.8 sq mi (294.7 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates10.6036°N, 75.2882°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 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 M5.7 116 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 64 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 106 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 124 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 111 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 70 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 129 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 82 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 147 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 141 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 95 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 121 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 127 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 134 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 106 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 24 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 120 km
Jun 24, 1998 114 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M3.9 142 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 101 km
Apr 13, 2022 121 km NW of Clemencia, Colombia M3.9 121 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 3 112 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 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in

Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.2").

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