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Weather & Climate in Soledad, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Soledad 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 268 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 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 | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 23.8 sq mi (61.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9184°N, 74.7646°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 112 km | 46 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 26 km | 28 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 8 km | 47 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 75 km NNE of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 126 km | 46 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 23 km | 21 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 66 km | 24 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 135 km | 89 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 101 km | 43 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 104 km | 91 km |
| Oct 13, 2000 | 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.2 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 118 km | 42 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 39 km NNE of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.0 | 44 km | 15 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 21 km W of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 53 km | 18 km |
| Aug 23, 1992 | 16 km E of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.0 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 6 km WSW of Santa Rosa, Colombia | M4.0 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Dec 8, 1992 | 14 km NNW of Concordia, Colombia | M3.8 | 110 km | 66 km |
| Mar 27, 2001 | 18 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M3.6 | 24 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 | 91 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) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in |
Soledad has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (0.2").