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Weather & Climate in Nóvita, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nóvita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 60 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 228.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 60 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 314.1 sq mi (813.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9551°N, 76.6053°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
504 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 19, 1991 | 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia | M7.2 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 116 km | 120 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 95 km | 74 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 146 km | 178 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 118 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 112 km | 17 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 61 km | 122 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 112 km | 119 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 50 km W of Pizarro, Colombia | M5.9 | 135 km | 43 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 140 km | 179 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 45 km | 101 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 21 km S of Bahía Solano, Colombia | M5.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | near the west coast of Colombia | M5.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 44 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 87 km | 65 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 31 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia | M5.6 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 27 km WNW of Nuquí, Colombia | M5.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 38 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia | M5.5 | 115 km | 12 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 45 km | 54 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 |
| 1906 | BUENAVENTURA | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 138 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 145 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 146 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 19.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 17.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 17.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 17.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 21.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 15.6 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 16.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 19.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 19.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 24.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 21.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 19.5 in |
Nóvita has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in November to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 228.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (24.0") and June the driest (15.6").