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Nariño, Colombia

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3,186 Population 3/sq mi density
5,433 ft Elevation 1,656 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Nariño enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 157 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,433 ft (1,656 m)
Area1,111.8 sq mi (2,879.6 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates5.6089°N, 75.1766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 69 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 110 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 141 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 73 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 149 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 122 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 149 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 62 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 150 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 79 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 67 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 148 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 112 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 87 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 132 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 109 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 122 km
Feb 14, 1991 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M4.8 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 59 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 81 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 90 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 107 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in Driest
February 60°F (16°C) 6.1 in
March 61°F (16°C) 7.7 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 10.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 11.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 7.6 in
July 60°F (16°C) 6.2 in
August 60°F (16°C) 7.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 9.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 11.9 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 9.9 in
December 59°F (15°C) 6.5 in Coldest

Nariño has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in December to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 98.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (5.4").

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