Nariño, Colombia

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1,213 Population 478/sq mi density
866 ft Elevation 264 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
Nariño has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 76.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation866 ft (264 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density478/sq mi
Coordinates4.3978°N, 74.8273°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.9"
102% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 119 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 117 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 119 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 100 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 134 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 90 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 117 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 139 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 118 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 145 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 120 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 95 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 107 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 118 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 117 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 56 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 129 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 124 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 113 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (63 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 63 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 76 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 78 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
May 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Coldest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in

Nariño has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in November to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (3.3").

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