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La Unión, Colombia

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20,769 Population 227/sq mi density
8,120 ft Elevation 2,475 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
La Unión enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,120 ft (2,475 m)
Area91.7 sq mi (237.4 km²)
Population Density227/sq mi
Coordinates5.9743°N, 75.3620°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 11.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 12, 2024.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 96 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 143 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 100 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 147 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 90 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 147 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 102 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 70 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 139 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 59 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 121 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 144 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 121 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 130 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 142 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 114 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 79 km
Feb 14, 1991 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M4.8 146 km
Dec 24, 1991 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia M4.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 99 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 120 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 129 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 3.8 in Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.7 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 9.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 11.5 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 8.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 7.2 in
August 61°F (16°C) 8.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 9.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 11.0 in Coldest
November 60°F (16°C) 8.8 in
December 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in

La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 60°F in October to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.5") and January the driest (3.8").

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