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Weather & Climate in Cereté, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cereté has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.4°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 176.5 sq mi (457.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.8848°N, 75.7905°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 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 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 121 km | 44 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 150 km | 53 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 95 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 113 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 17 km | 39 km |
| Oct 31, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia | M4.8 | 138 km | 49 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 138 km | 71 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 47 km NNE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.7 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 119 km | 74 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 43 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.6 | 60 km | 48 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 79 km | 48 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 12 km SE of Turbo, Colombia | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.5 | 92 km | 27 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M4.5 | 114 km | 55 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.5 | 107 km | 54 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 | 121 mph | 280 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.8 in |
Cereté has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.8").