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Santa Lucía, Colombia

Atlántico · Colombia

Santa Lucía is a small city in Atlántico, Colombia with a population of 15,760. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

15,760 Population 445/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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About Santa Lucía

Santa Lucía

Santa Lucía is a municipality and town in the Colombian department of Atlántico. The town is located on the north bank of the Dique Canal.

People

Population15,760
Density445/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population15,760
Population Density445 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates10.3242°, -74.9602°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceAtlántico
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Lucía

Santa Lucía is a small city in Colombia (Atlántico) with a population of 15,760. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

Climate in Santa Lucía

Santa Lucía has an average annual temperature of 28.8°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (29.6°C), the coldest is Nov (27.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1112 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.2°C / 83°F 22.3° / 37.9° 13.9
Feb 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 39° 16.9
Mar 29.5°C / 85°F 23.3° / 38.9° 19.8
Apr 29.6°C / 85°F 24.1° / 39.5° 74.8
May 29.5°C / 85°F 24.8° / 39.4° 104.3
Jun 29°C / 84°F 24.6° / 37.9° 105.0
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 24.5° / 37.9° 122.1
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 24.3° / 38.5° 161.9
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 36.8° 119.4
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 24° / 36° 214.6
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 35.6° 124.7
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 23.4° / 36° 34.3
Santa Lucía 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.7°F
53% above Colombia avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area35.4 sq mi (91.7 km²)
Population Density445/sq mi
Coordinates10.3242°N, 74.9602°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 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 M4.8 145 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 49 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 145 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 126 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 114 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 76 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 66 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 111 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 112 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 111 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 70 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 47 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 102 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 123 km
Nov 2, 2000 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia M4.2 139 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 80 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 98 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 113 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 118 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 52 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 2 150 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 104 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) 0.8 in
March 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 6.4 in
June 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
July 83°F (29°C) 4.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in

Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Santa Lucía

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
arjona stereo 93.5 MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Santa Lucía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Libraries in Santa Lucía

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BPM Concordia0.0
Laboratory0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Lucía

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Lucía

22 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 Gaviota AirportSmall Airport
La Palestina AirportSmall Airport
La Vega AirportSmall Airport
La Ye AirportSmall Airport
Los Morros AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Pablo - Incora AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota
Elevation
9 m (30 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Lucía

What is the population of Santa Lucía?

Santa Lucía has a population of 15,760 residents and is located in Colombia. The population density is 445 people per square mile, spread across 35.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Lucía?

Santa Lucía has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.

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