Salgar, Colombia

Full City Profile

15,782 Population 7,551/sq mi density
3,967 ft Elevation 1,209 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Salgar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,967 ft (1,209 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density7,551/sq mi
Coordinates5.9650°N, 75.9654°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.1"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 12.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

247 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 1, 2025.

Oct 17, 1992 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia M6.7 135 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 101 km
Sep 13, 1994 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M6.1 144 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 146 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 103 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 106 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 137 km
Oct 18, 1992 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.6 145 km
Oct 18, 1992 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.5 146 km
Oct 19, 1992 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 98 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 124 km
Oct 18, 1992 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 148 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 116 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 133 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 111 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 138 km
Oct 18, 1992 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 147 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 42 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 122 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 139 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 144 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
May 72°F (22°C) 12.2 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 9.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
August 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 9.7 in
October 71°F (22°C) 11.5 in Coldest
November 71°F (22°C) 8.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in

Salgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in October to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (3.5").

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