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Weather & Climate in Falan, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Falan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,196 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.9°F
42% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,196 ft (974 m)
Area98.4 sq mi (254.8 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates5.1238°N, 74.9518°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.4"
138% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

204 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 69 km 120 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 83 km 145 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 113 km 17 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 73 km 119 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 137 km 134 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 108 km 65 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 117 km 10 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 138 km 142 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 66 km 110 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 146 km 103 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 134 km 51 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 118 km 53 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 145 km 95 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 109 km 62 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 135 km 66 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 98 km 80 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 134 km 102 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 121 km 132 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 56 km 61 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 65 km 131 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 38 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 49 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 57 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 67 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
April 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
May 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 76°F (24°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Coldest
December 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in

Falan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in November to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (3.9").

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