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Weather & Climate in Salgar, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salgar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,967 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,967 ft (1,209 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9650°N, 75.9654°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
247 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Oct 17, 1992 | 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M6.7 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 101 km | 120 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M6.1 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 146 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 103 km | 119 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 137 km | 65 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.6 | 145 km | 12 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.5 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 98 km | 110 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 111 km | 103 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 122 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 139 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 144 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 11.5 in | Coldest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in |
Salgar has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in October to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (3.5").