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Weather & Climate in Cartagena, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cartagena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.6°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 3,668.1 sq mi (9,500.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3982°N, 75.4933°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jun 23, 1998 | 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia | M5.7 | 95 km | 35 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 92 km | 28 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia | M4.6 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 101 km | 47 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 109 km | 46 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 128 km | 41 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 134 km | 16 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 100 km | 43 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 136 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.1 | 121 km | 74 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 8 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 138 km | 15 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 114 km W of Cartagena, Colombia | M3.9 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia | M3.9 | 70 km | 42 km |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 121 km NW of Clemencia, Colombia | M3.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1992 | 14 km NNW of Concordia, Colombia | M3.8 | 120 km | 66 km |
| Mar 27, 2001 | 18 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M3.6 | 114 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 | 109 mph | 127 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 | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in |
Cartagena has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.4").