Sincelejo, Colombia

Full City Profile

277,773 Population 884/sq mi density
686 ft Elevation 209 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Sincelejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation686 ft (209 m)
Area314.3 sq mi (814.0 km²)
Population Density884/sq mi
Coordinates9.3045°N, 75.3905°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 109 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 138 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 120 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 48 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 140 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 110 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 106 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 142 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 127 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 120 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 118 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 8 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 93 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 48 km
Mar 5, 2007 13 km NNE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.3 138 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 112 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia M4.2 116 km
Jun 12, 1993 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia M4.2 121 km
Jan 15, 1996 5 km S of Barranco de Loba, Colombia M4.2 147 km
May 28, 2005 northern Colombia M4.2 134 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 3 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 1.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in Coldest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in

Sincelejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.8").

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