Turbaco, Colombia

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56,171 Population 644/sq mi density
571 ft Elevation 174 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Turbaco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above US avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation571 ft (174 m)
Area87.2 sq mi (225.8 km²)
Population Density644/sq mi
Coordinates10.3294°N, 75.4114°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

19 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 M5.7 105 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 87 km
Jun 24, 1998 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia M4.6 97 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 100 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 98 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 120 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 123 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 107 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 89 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 125 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 110 km
Jun 6, 2006 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia M4.0 12 km
Jun 26, 2018 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.0 137 km
Aug 13, 2013 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.0 150 km
Jun 24, 1998 114 km W of Cartagena, Colombia M3.9 126 km
Jun 18, 2008 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia M3.9 69 km
Apr 13, 2022 121 km NW of Clemencia, Colombia M3.9 136 km
Dec 8, 1992 14 km NNW of Concordia, Colombia M3.8 109 km
Mar 27, 2001 18 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M3.6 114 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 3 137 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 - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Turbaco has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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