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Weather & Climate in Ponedera, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ponedera 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 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 82.7°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 110.0 sq mi (284.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6430°N, 74.7539°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 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 | 113 km | 46 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 142 km | 86 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 7 km | 28 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 38 km | 47 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 95 km | 46 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 29 km | 21 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 111 km | 89 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 73 km | 24 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 149 km | 16 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 71 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 87 km | 91 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.2 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 90 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.1 | 136 km | 74 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 73 km | 15 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 76 km | 18 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 77 km | 20 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia | M3.9 | 145 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 | 104 mph | 121 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 | - | 64 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) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in |
Ponedera has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 82°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.4").