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Weather & Climate in Piojó, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Piojó has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,007 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,007 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 86.0 sq mi (222.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 39/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7485°N, 75.1078°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jun 23, 1998 | 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia | M5.7 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 149 km | 46 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 44 km | 28 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia | M4.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 44 km | 47 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 115 km | 46 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 148 km | 89 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 59 km | 21 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 127 km | 91 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 95 km | 43 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.2 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.1 | 146 km | 74 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 81 km | 15 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 95 km | 18 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 50 km | 20 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia | M3.9 | 126 km | 42 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 | 109 mph | 100 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.4 in |
Piojó has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.4").