Galeras, Colombia

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20,239 Population 142/sq mi density
262 ft Elevation 80 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Galeras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation262 ft (80 m)
Area142.9 sq mi (370.1 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates9.1610°N, 75.0481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 69 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 93 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 70 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 143 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 126 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 125 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 137 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 119 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 94 km
Mar 4, 1990 25 km ENE of San Carlos, Colombia M4.6 148 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 143 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 33 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 103 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 130 km
Mar 24, 2014 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia M4.5 119 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 79 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 104 km
May 28, 2001 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia M4.5 121 km
Mar 30, 2023 14 km N of San Carlos, Colombia M4.5 141 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 4.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Coldest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in

Galeras has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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