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Weather & Climate in Sabanalarga, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sabanalarga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 318 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 143.2 sq mi (370.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 715/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6307°N, 74.9221°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 131 km | 46 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 24 km | 28 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia | M4.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 96 km | 46 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 42 km | 47 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 44 km | 21 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 90 km | 24 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 124 km | 89 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 74 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 104 km | 91 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 100 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.1 | 133 km | 74 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 88 km | 18 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 60 km | 20 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia | M3.9 | 130 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 | 119 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 | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in |
Sabanalarga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.4").