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Weather & Climate in Baranoa, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baranoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Area | 61.7 sq mi (159.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7941°N, 74.9164°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 128 km | 46 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 26 km | 28 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 26 km | 47 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 114 km | 46 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 38 km | 21 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 135 km | 89 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 84 km | 24 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 91 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 110 km | 91 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.2 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 114 km | 42 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 64 km | 15 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 75 km | 18 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia | M3.9 | 143 km | 42 km |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 121 km NW of Clemencia, Colombia | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1992 | 14 km NNW of Concordia, Colombia | M3.8 | 103 km | 66 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 | 101 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | - | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in |
Baranoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.3").