Weather radar Santa Marta
Real-time precipitation radar · Magdalena · Colombia
Santa Marta climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Santa Marta shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29.3° | 29.5° | 29.6° | 29.4° | 29.9° | 29.6° | 30.1° | 29.7° | 29.6° | 29.3° | 29.2° | 29.6° |
| Avg low (°C) | 26.4° | 26.5° | 26.9° | 26.9° | 27° | 26.6° | 27.5° | 26.9° | 26.6° | 26.1° | 26.4° | 26.9° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 18 | 14 | 31 | 116 | 233 | 323 | 184 | 247 | 277 | 344 | 283 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 8 |
| Sunshine hours | 325 | 306 | 345 | 318 | 317 | 292 | 327 | 307 | 295 | 287 | 275 | 318 |
| Humidity | 75% | 74% | 76% | 79% | 81% | 82% | 79% | 81% | 83% | 84% | 81% | 76% |
Best time to visit Santa Marta
The best time to visit Santa Marta is typically February. In this month the average high is 29.5°C, precipitation is 14 mm and sunshine duration is 306 hours. The annual average high is 29.6°C, total annual precipitation is 2113 mm (198 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3712 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Marta
How up to date is the weather radar for Santa Marta?
The weather radar for Santa Marta is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Santa Marta?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Santa Marta: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Santa Marta?
The thunderstorm potential for Santa Marta is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Santa Marta.
What is the climate like in Santa Marta?
Santa Marta has an annual average high of 29.6°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 30.1°C), the coldest October (avg low 26.1°C). The wettest month is October with 344 mm, the driest February with 14 mm. Total annual precipitation is 2113 mm (198 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3712 hours.
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