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Weather & Climate in Polonuevo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polonuevo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.5°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 282 ft (86 m) |
| Area | 29.3 sq mi (75.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 664/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7770°N, 74.8534°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 121 km | 46 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 19 km | 28 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 24 km | 47 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 111 km | 46 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 129 km | 89 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 31 km | 21 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 78 km | 24 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 87 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 103 km | 91 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.2 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 109 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.1 | 149 km | 74 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 74 km | 20 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 71 km | 18 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia | M3.9 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Dec 8, 1992 | 14 km NNW of Concordia, Colombia | M3.8 | 99 km | 66 km |
| Mar 27, 2001 | 18 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M3.6 | 41 km | 10 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 | 104 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 | - | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in |
Polonuevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.3").