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Weather & Climate in Sitionuevo, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sitionuevo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.5°F |
| 53% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 505.6 sq mi (1,309.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 66/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7774°N, 74.7205°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 145 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 107 km | 46 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 10 km | 28 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 24 km | 47 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 110 km | 46 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 75 km NNE of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 60 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 17 km | 21 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 119 km | 89 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 64 km | 24 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 85 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 91 km | 91 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.2 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 102 km | 42 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 62 km | 18 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Dec 8, 1992 | 14 km NNW of Concordia, Colombia | M3.8 | 94 km | 66 km |
| Mar 27, 2001 | 18 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M3.6 | 40 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 104 mph | 107 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 | - | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in |
Sitionuevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.3").