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Weather & Climate in La Salina, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Salina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,673 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,673 ft (1,729 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.1316°N, 72.3384°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,343 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 101 km | 155 km |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia | M6.1 | 130 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 135 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 84 km | 43 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 139 km | 39 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 94 km | 155 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 93 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 92 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 101 km | 160 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 93 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 98 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 106 km | 158 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 92 km | 165 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 100 km | 166 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 100 km | 159 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
La Salina has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 46°F in January to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.9").