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Weather & Climate in Albania, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Albania has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 255.9 sq mi (662.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1610°N, 72.5924°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 116 km | 44 km |
| Feb 12, 2017 | 82 km NW of Manaure, Colombia | M5.2 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M5.1 | 25 km | 99 km |
| May 16, 2013 | 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia | M5.0 | 137 km | 27 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.9 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia | M4.9 | 67 km | 55 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 130 km | 46 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 103 km | 128 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M4.7 | 44 km | 128 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia | M4.7 | 63 km | 39 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 94 km | 69 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia | M4.6 | 39 km | 43 km |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 60 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 90 km | 58 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 97 km | 24 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 62 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 132 km | 130 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 125 km | 175 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 249 km |
| 2007 | Felix | Category 5 | 173 mph | 279 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 81 mph | 169 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in |
Albania has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.4").