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Weather & Climate in San Juan del Cesar, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Juan del Cesar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 702 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 862.8 sq mi (2,234.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 46/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7711°N, 73.0031°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 85 km | 44 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 103 km | 94 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M5.1 | 70 km | 99 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia | M4.9 | 128 km | 55 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 94 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 82 km | 46 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M4.7 | 79 km | 128 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 137 km | 125 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 56 km | 128 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia | M4.7 | 125 km | 39 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 32 km | 69 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 123 km | 169 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 100 km | 175 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 76 km | 130 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia | M4.6 | 57 km | 43 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 123 km | 12 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 28 km | 58 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 56 km | 24 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 132 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 293 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 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 | - | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
San Juan del Cesar has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.4").