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SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA


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Elevation: 1 meter     Latitude: 11 08N     Longitude: 074 14W
Köppen Classification: Tropical Savanna Climate

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Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18°C (64°F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Santa Marta is 84.0°F (28.9°C). The warmest month, on average, is April with an average temperature of 85.0°F (29.4°C). The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of 82.0°F (27.8°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Santa Marta is 106.0°F (41.1°C), which was recorded in March. The lowest recorded temperature in Santa Marta is 57.0°F (13.9°C), which was recorded in December.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Santa Marta is 13.4" (340.4 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is October with 2.6" (66 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is February with an average of 0.0" (0 mm).



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