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Weather & Climate in Montería, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Montería has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 262,532/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.7508°N, 75.8782°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
68 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 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 109 km | 44 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 90 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 34 km | 39 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 40 km ENE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1995 | 30 km WNW of Cáceres, Colombia | M4.8 | 125 km | 49 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 116 km | 74 km |
| Jun 1, 2010 | 23 km SE of Acandí, Colombia | M4.7 | 144 km | 51 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 47 km NNE of Mutatá, Colombia | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 137 km | 71 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 76 km | 48 km |
| Dec 8, 1992 | 21 km ESE of Chigorodó, Colombia | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 43 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.6 | 55 km | 48 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 38 km ESE of Carepa, Colombia | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2023 | 41 km NE of Puerto Obaldía, Panama | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1995 | 7 km E of Chigorodó, Colombia | M4.5 | 146 km | 33 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 | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.5 in |
Montería has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in November to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 60.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and January the driest (1.0").