Salento, Colombia
Full City Profile
4,135
Population
21/sq mi density
6,545 ft
Elevation
1,995 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Salento enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
60°F Jan (16°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,545 ft (1,995 m) |
| Area | 196.6 sq mi (509.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.6375°N, 75.5703°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 27 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 30 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 39 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 59 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 6.4 in |
Salento has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in October to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and July the driest (3.1").