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Weather & Climate in Samaná, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samaná enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 241.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,800 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 338 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,463 m) |
| Area | 266.5 sq mi (690.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4126°N, 74.9922°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
181 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 72 km | 120 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 102 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 133 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 76 km | 119 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 131 km | 134 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 121 km | 65 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 135 km | 142 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 66 km | 110 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 103 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 102 km | 53 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 92 km | 62 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 148 km | 102 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 110 km | 80 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 80 km | 131 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 79 km | 61 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Jan 29, 2010 | 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia | M4.9 | 133 km | 132 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia | M4.9 | 147 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 49 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 69 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 78 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 92 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 11.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 11.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in |
Samaná has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 99.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.7") and January the driest (4.9").