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Weather & Climate in Nueva Granada, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nueva Granada 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 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 387.1 sq mi (1,002.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8017°N, 74.3930°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 86 km | 53 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 98 km | 94 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 98 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 137 km | 46 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 105 km | 28 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 125 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 110 km | 68 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 142 km | 130 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 120 km | 41 km |
| Nov 10, 1993 | 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia | M4.5 | 136 km | 122 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 83 km | 47 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia | M4.5 | 114 km | 70 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 34 km | 46 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 138 km | 47 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 44 km | 89 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 81 km | 16 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 92 mph | 221 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2017 | OFF THE COAST NEAR SANTA MARTA | Unknown | 8.0 m | - | 134 km |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in |
Nueva Granada has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (0.6").