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Salahonda, Colombia

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7,430 Population 26/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Salahonda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 110 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days110 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area289.3 sq mi (749.2 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates2.0406°N, 78.6588°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.5"
257% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 17.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 25, 2025.

Apr 25, 2025 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M6.3 144 km
Apr 27, 1996 84 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia M6.2 84 km
Apr 24, 1991 133 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia M6.2 133 km
Jun 16, 2014 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador M5.7 80 km
Mar 9, 2014 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador M5.6 88 km
Nov 13, 1995 117 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia M5.4 131 km
Jun 6, 1993 141 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Oct 5, 1997 141 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Nov 26, 1994 123 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia M5.3 132 km
May 30, 2015 30 km NNE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.3 136 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 31 km
Nov 13, 1991 71 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia M5.2 123 km
Apr 12, 1995 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia M5.1 86 km
Jul 5, 1992 143 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia M5.1 143 km
Oct 10, 1995 37 km WSW of Valdez, Ecuador M5.1 125 km
Oct 23, 1992 146 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia M5.0 147 km
Mar 1, 2025 121 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia M5.0 130 km
Jan 7, 1994 137 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia M5.0 137 km
Mar 16, 2020 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador M5.0 98 km
May 22, 2024 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia M5.0 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN Earthquake 6.0 m 600 87 km
1906 OFF COAST Earthquake 5.0 m 1,000 144 km
2025 ECUADOR Earthquake 0.4 m 143 km
1958 COLOMBIA-ECUADOR Earthquake 115 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 150 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 158 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 170 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 180 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in
February 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 11.5 in Warmest
April 80°F (26°C) 14.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 17.9 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in Coldest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in

Salahonda has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 135.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (17.9") and August the driest (6.6").

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