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Weather & Climate in Canalete, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Canalete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 139.4 sq mi (361.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.6761°N, 76.2042°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 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 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 145 km | 18 km |
| May 2, 1991 | 71 km NE of Mulatupo, Panama | M6.0 | 143 km | 36 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 29 km NE of Unión Chocó, Panama | M5.9 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 72 km | 44 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 21 km SSW of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 65 km | 51 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 33 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 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 68 km | 39 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 19 km NW of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia | M4.8 | 131 km | 49 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 28 km NE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 127 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in |
Canalete has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 80°F in September to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.8").