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Weather & Climate in Santa Catalina, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Catalina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°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 128 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 113.8 sq mi (294.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6036°N, 75.2882°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jun 23, 1998 | 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia | M5.7 | 116 km | 35 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 64 km | 28 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia | M4.6 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 111 km | 46 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 70 km | 47 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 82 km | 21 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 141 km | 91 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 95 km | 43 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.2 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 127 km | 42 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.1 | 134 km | 74 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 106 km | 15 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 24 km | 20 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 120 km | 18 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 114 km W of Cartagena, Colombia | M3.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2008 | 32 km WNW of San Onofre, Colombia | M3.9 | 101 km | 42 km |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 121 km NW of Clemencia, Colombia | M3.9 | 121 km | 10 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 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 109 mph | 112 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 | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in |
Santa Catalina has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.2").