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Weather & Climate in Santiago de Tolú, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santiago de Tolú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.2°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 147.3 sq mi (381.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5239°N, 75.5814°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 137 km | 53 km |
| Jun 23, 1998 | 92 km W of Cartagena, Colombia | M5.7 | 141 km | 35 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 125 km | 51 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 64 km | 39 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.6 | 104 km | 48 km |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 83 km WNW of Cartagena, Colombia | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 133 km | 48 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 40 km | 41 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 100 km | 46 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.5 | 146 km | 27 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 147 km | 47 km |
| Aug 14, 2017 | 74 km NW of Arboletes, Colombia | M4.4 | 141 km | 51 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 73 km | 16 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 114 km | 43 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 143 km | 42 km |
| Feb 1, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia | M4.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia | M4.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2000 | 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia | M4.2 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2004 | 13 km NNE of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.1 | 132 km | 67 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 | 121 mph | 219 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in |
Santiago de Tolú has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (0.5").