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Weather & Climate in Montecristo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montecristo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 146 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 146 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 1,354.2 sq mi (3,507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.2971°N, 74.4733°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 82 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 59 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 50 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 147 km | 123 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 149 km | 39 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 85 km | 91 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 138 km | 59 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 103 km | 55 km |
| Oct 31, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia | M4.8 | 145 km | 49 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 27 km | 52 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia | M4.8 | 83 km | 26 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 69 km | 18 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 69 km | 74 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 50 km | 71 km |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 86 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 11, 2025 | 12 km E of Puerto Wilches, Colombia | M4.6 | 132 km | 92 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 92 km | 48 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 13.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 16.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in |
Montecristo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in October to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 111.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.9") and January the driest (2.2").