Istmina, Colombia

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13,788 Population
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Istmina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 276.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates5.1605°N, 76.6840°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 276.7"
628% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 27.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 18.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

463 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 108 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 123 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 118 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 132 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 84 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 133 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 119 km
Aug 8, 2002 50 km W of Pizarro, Colombia M5.9 127 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 70 km
Jan 8, 2003 21 km S of Bahía Solano, Colombia M5.7 125 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 20 km
Sep 13, 2011 near the west coast of Colombia M5.7 101 km
May 23, 1996 40 km WNW of Nuquí, Colombia M5.7 129 km
Jan 10, 2025 31 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia M5.6 123 km
Aug 25, 1990 27 km WNW of Nuquí, Colombia M5.6 115 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 104 km
May 27, 1993 38 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia M5.5 98 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 142 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 67 km
Jul 2, 2002 8 km NNW of Pizarro, Colombia M5.4 81 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 - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (151 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 151 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 154 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 154 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 21.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 18.9 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 19.4 in Warmest
April 80°F (27°C) 21.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 24.9 in
June 80°F (26°C) 22.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 22.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 27.2 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 26.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 26.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 23.6 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 21.3 in

Istmina has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 79°F in November to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 276.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (27.2") and February the driest (18.9").

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