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Weather & Climate in Nariño, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nariño enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,433 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,433 ft (1,656 m) |
| Area | 1,111.8 sq mi (2,879.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.6089°N, 75.1766°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
184 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 | 110 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 141 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 | 149 km | 134 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 122 km | 65 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 62 km | 110 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 138 km | 103 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 79 km | 53 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 67 km | 62 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 148 km | 102 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 112 km | 80 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 87 km | 131 km |
| Jan 29, 2010 | 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia | M4.9 | 132 km | 132 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 61 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 122 km | 21 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M4.8 | 138 km | 104 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 59 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 81 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 90 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 10.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 11.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
Nariño has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in December to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 98.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (5.4").