Falan, Colombia

Full City Profile

9,204 Population 94/sq mi density
3,196 ft Elevation 974 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Falan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 90.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation3,196 ft (974 m)
Area98.4 sq mi (254.8 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates5.1238°N, 74.9518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.4"
138% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 69 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 83 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 113 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 73 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 137 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 108 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 117 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 138 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 66 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 134 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 118 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 145 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 109 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 135 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 98 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 134 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 121 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 56 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 38 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 49 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 57 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 67 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Coldest
December 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in

Falan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in November to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (3.9").

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