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 Average82.0°F
52% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area113.4 sq mi (293.7 km²)
Population Density4,462/sq mi
Coordinates11.2386°N, 74.1943°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.09"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

May 16, 2013 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia M5.0 126 km
Sep 29, 2019 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 98 km
May 12, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 101 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 141 km
Feb 28, 2014 104 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia M4.8 127 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 65 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 83 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 129 km
May 12, 2024 62 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 98 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 128 km
Apr 13, 1994 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 103 km
Sep 28, 2024 60 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 98 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 19 km
May 1, 2021 75 km NNE of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.5 76 km
Feb 14, 2014 31 km W of Riohacha, Colombia M4.5 114 km
Sep 19, 1993 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia M4.5 133 km
Sep 28, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.5 104 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 33 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 255 km
2007 Felix Category 5 297 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 66 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 - 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").

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