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Weather & Climate in Plato, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 695.3 sq mi (1,800.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.7903°N, 74.7824°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 92 km | 53 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 94 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 133 km | 39 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 139 km | 86 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 100 km | 28 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 133 km | 47 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 8 km | 46 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 85 km | 41 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia | M4.5 | 136 km | 70 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 96 km | 47 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 55 km | 16 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 85 km | 89 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 28 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 102 km | 91 km |
| Jan 15, 1996 | 5 km S of Barranco de Loba, Colombia | M4.2 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia | M4.2 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2000 | 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia | M4.2 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia | M4.2 | 107 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 104 mph | 212 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 | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.7 in |
Plato has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (0.4").