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Weather & Climate in Colombia, Cuba
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Colombia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 210 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 245.1 sq mi (634.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.9881°N, 77.4260°W |
| Timezone | America/Havana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 26, 2000 | 49 km WSW of Niquero, Cuba | M4.5 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 54 km NNE of Puerto Padre, Cuba | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 2013 | 45 km SSW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M4.2 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 4 km ENE of San Germán, Cuba | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2007 | 33 km NNE of Jesús Menéndez, Cuba | M4.0 | 125 km | 21 km |
| May 25, 1992 | 43 km S of Niquero, Cuba | M3.8 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Oct 28, 2009 | 28 km SW of Bartolomé Masó, Cuba | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 23 km S of Guisa, Cuba | M3.7 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 1993 | 34 km S of Niquero, Cuba | M3.5 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 26, 1992 | 35 km SSE of Niquero, Cuba | M3.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 15, 1991 | 23 km SE of Guisa, Cuba | M3.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Melissa | Category 4 | 121 mph | 167 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 86 mph | 260 km |
| 2017 | Irma | Category 5 | 167 mph | 126 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 3 | 121 mph | 249 km |
| 2012 | Sandy | Category 3 | 115 mph | 178 km |
| 2008 | Ike | Category 4 | 132 mph | 36 km |
| 2008 | Paloma | Category 4 | 144 mph | 54 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 4 | 150 mph | 122 km |
| 2002 | Lili | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 2 | 98 mph | 42 km |
| 1996 | Lili | Category 2 | 104 mph | 238 km |
| 1985 | Kate | Category 2 | 109 mph | 125 km |
| 1981 | Katrina | Category 1 | 81 mph | 216 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 4 | 144 mph | 208 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in |
Colombia has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.7").