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El Peñol, Colombia

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2,294 Population 18/sq mi density
5,233 ft Elevation 1,595 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
El Peñol enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.5°F
21% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,233 ft (1,595 m)
Area125.5 sq mi (324.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates1.4537°N, 77.4402°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.7"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 131 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 36 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 97 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 126 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 129 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 132 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 3 km
Oct 8, 2000 Colombia-Ecuador border region M5.1 139 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 130 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 130 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 47 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 113 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 99 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 101 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 109 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 92 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 111 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 150 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 74 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 27 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 74 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 90 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 145 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 151 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 157 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 164 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 170 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 172 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 174 km
Pululahua Caldera 3,356 m (11,010 ft) 290 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
February 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
April 66°F (19°C) 7.4 in Warmest
May 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in
June 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 8.6 in Coldest
December 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in

El Peñol has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in November to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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