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Weather & Climate in Salahonda, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salahonda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 78.8°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 110 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 289.3 sq mi (749.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.0406°N, 78.6588°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
175 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Apr 25, 2025 | 19 km NE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M6.3 | 144 km | 18 km |
| Apr 27, 1996 | 84 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1991 | 133 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M6.2 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Jun 16, 2014 | 51 km NW of Pampanal de Bolívar, Ecuador | M5.7 | 80 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 2014 | 61 km NW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.6 | 88 km | 6 km |
| Nov 13, 1995 | 117 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 6, 1993 | 141 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 1997 | 141 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1994 | 123 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2015 | 30 km NNE of Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.3 | 136 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 31 km | 33 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 71 km NNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.2 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Apr 12, 1995 | 29 km NNE of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.1 | 86 km | 47 km |
| Jul 5, 1992 | 143 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Oct 10, 1995 | 37 km WSW of Valdez, Ecuador | M5.1 | 125 km | 56 km |
| Oct 23, 1992 | 146 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2025 | 121 km WNW of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 7, 1994 | 137 km WNW of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.0 | 137 km | 26 km |
| Mar 16, 2020 | 32 km ESE of San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas, Ecuador | M5.0 | 98 km | 42 km |
| May 22, 2024 | 63 km W of Mosquera, Colombia | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | COLOMBIA: OFF SHORE, PACIFIC OCEAN | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 600 | 87 km |
| 1906 | OFF COAST | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 1,000 | 144 km |
| 2025 | ECUADOR | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 143 km |
| 1958 | COLOMBIA-ECUADOR | Earthquake | - | 115 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cumbal (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 150 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 158 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 170 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 180 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 14.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 17.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in |
Salahonda has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 135.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (17.9") and August the driest (6.6").