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Darien, Colombia

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15,763 Population 46/sq mi density
4,990 ft Elevation 1,521 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Darien enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,990 ft (1,521 m)
Area340.8 sq mi (882.7 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates3.9314°N, 76.4848°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.9"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

450 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 127 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 82 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 122 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 77 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 25 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 103 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 76 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 133 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 58 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 70 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 115 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 130 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 102 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 134 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 133 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 72 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 37 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 149 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 34 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 151 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 159 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 167 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 179 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in Warmest
April 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 8.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in Coldest
December 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in

Darien has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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