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Weather & Climate in Puerto Santander, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Santander 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 164 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 164 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 23.8 sq mi (61.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.3636°N, 72.4063°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 113 km | 12 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 124 km | 39 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 117 km | 9 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 32 km | 5 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 19 km N of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 139 km | 23 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 53 km | 24 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 43 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.2 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 2017 | 34 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1994 | 47 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.1 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 124 km | 129 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 120 km | 123 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 49 km ESE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.0 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 44 km NNW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 30 km SSW of El Vigía, Venezuela | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1992 | 52 km NW of Arauquita, Colombia | M4.9 | 131 km | 37 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 38 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.8 | 107 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 51 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 41 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M4.8 | 109 km | 49 km |
| Apr 12, 2017 | 7 km E of Tona, Colombia | M4.8 | 141 km | 166 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in |
Puerto Santander has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (3.4").