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Weather & Climate in Puerto Salgar, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puerto Salgar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 169 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 258.2 sq mi (668.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4630°N, 74.6544°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
105 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 | 108 km | 120 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 132 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 113 km | 119 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 93 km | 134 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 103 km | 110 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 97 km | 142 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 138 km | 53 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 127 km | 62 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 144 km | 80 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 120 km | 56 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 112 km | 131 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 65 km | 61 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 100 km | 21 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.8 | 114 km | 79 km |
| Nov 18, 1993 | 18 km E of Vegachí, Colombia | M4.7 | 143 km | 90 km |
| Jul 18, 1992 | 1 km S of Circasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 145 km | 153 km |
| Sep 19, 2015 | 37 km WNW of La Belleza, Colombia | M4.7 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Junín, Colombia | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2008 | 1 km WNW of Vergara, Colombia | M4.7 | 50 km | 28 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 82 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 107 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 117 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 9.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 14.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in |
Puerto Salgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 77°F in October to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 93.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and January the driest (3.7").