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Weather & Climate in Acandí, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Acandí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 477.8 sq mi (1,237.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.5116°N, 77.2772°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| May 25, 2023 | 45 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M6.5 | 50 km | 13 km |
| Nov 4, 1996 | 33 km WSW of Riosucio, Colombia | M6.3 | 135 km | 14 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama | M6.0 | 98 km | 36 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama | M5.9 | 32 km | 12 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 47 km | 44 km |
| Jun 7, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.6 | 44 km | 86 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.3 | 130 km | 35 km |
| May 13, 1996 | 30 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 147 km | 28 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 95 km | 51 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Oct 26, 1992 | 26 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.0 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2021 | 19 km E of Riosucio, Colombia | M5.0 | 123 km | 41 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 19 km NW of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 30 km WNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2020 | 5 km S of Riosucio, Colombia | M4.8 | 125 km | 48 km |
| Aug 6, 2013 | 34 km WSW of Riosucio, Colombia | M4.7 | 135 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 104 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in |
Acandí has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in November to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 83.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.0") and February the driest (1.7").