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Weather & Climate in Candelaria, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Candelaria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 54.0 sq mi (139.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 290/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.4591°N, 74.8797°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 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 | 132 km | 46 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 148 km | 86 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 32 km | 28 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 97 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 143 km | 41 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 59 km | 47 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 77 km | 46 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 95 km | 24 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 127 km | 16 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 109 km | 89 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 53 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 55 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 95 km | 91 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.2 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2000 | 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia | M4.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 82 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.1 | 114 km | 74 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 96 km | 15 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 60 km | 20 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 | 139 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 | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in |
Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.5").