Santa Marta, Colombia
Full City Profile
505,915
Population
4,462/sq mi density
46 ft
Elevation
14 meters
82°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
Santa Marta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 113.4 sq mi (293.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.2386°N, 74.1943°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 29 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.9 in |
Santa Marta has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 32.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.2").