Puerto Salgar weather in December
In December, Puerto Salgar sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 116 mm of rain across 17.1 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of December to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Puerto Salgar's 3rd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Puerto Salgar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 116 mm
- 17.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:04 AM – 5:45 PM
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.89 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical December day in Puerto Salgar reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 21 |
| 2 | 31 | 21 |
| 3 | 31 | 21 |
| 4 | 31 | 21 |
| 5 | 31 | 21 |
| 6 | 31 | 21 |
| 7 | 31 | 21 |
| 8 | 31 | 21 |
| 9 | 31 | 21 |
| 10 | 31 | 21 |
| 11 | 31 | 21 |
| 12 | 31 | 21 |
| 13 | 31 | 21 |
| 14 | 31 | 21 |
| 15 | 31 | 21 |
| 16 | 31 | 21 |
| 17 | 31 | 21 |
| 18 | 31 | 21 |
| 19 | 31 | 21 |
| 20 | 31 | 21 |
| 21 | 31 | 21 |
| 22 | 32 | 21 |
| 23 | 32 | 21 |
| 24 | 32 | 21 |
| 25 | 32 | 21 |
| 26 | 32 | 21 |
| 27 | 32 | 21 |
| 28 | 32 | 21 |
| 29 | 32 | 21 |
| 30 | 32 | 21 |
| 31 | 32 | 21 |
How December really feels in Puerto Salgar
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Puerto Salgar weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 21° | 67 | 12.4 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 34° / 22° | 80 | 13 | 11.8 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 33° / 22° | 156 | 18.9 | 12 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 33° / 22° | 151 | 19.1 | 12.1 | 2.7 |
| May | 33° / 22° | 119 | 16.4 | 12.2 | 2.9 |
| Jun | 34° / 22° | 35 | 7.9 | 12.3 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 35° / 22° | 31 | 6 | 12.3 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 35° / 22° | 48 | 8 | 12.2 | 2.4 |
| Sep | 34° / 22° | 110 | 15.3 | 12 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 211 | 22.2 | 11.9 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 31° / 21° | 225 | 23.6 | 11.8 | 2.9 |
| Dec | 31° / 21° | 116 | 17.1 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 72%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 42 |
| Cloudier (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 58 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 82 |
| 2 | 18 | 82 |
| 3 | 18 | 82 |
| 4 | 18 | 82 |
| 5 | 18 | 82 |
| 6 | 19 | 81 |
| 7 | 19 | 81 |
| 8 | 19 | 81 |
| 9 | 21 | 79 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 23 | 77 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 25 | 75 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 26 | 74 |
| 17 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 30 | 70 |
| 21 | 31 | 69 |
| 22 | 33 | 67 |
| 23 | 34 | 66 |
| 24 | 35 | 65 |
| 25 | 37 | 63 |
| 26 | 38 | 62 |
| 27 | 38 | 62 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
| 31 | 42 | 58 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Puerto Salgar gets around 116 mm of rain over 17.1 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 56% and peaks near 70% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 70 |
| 2 | 69 |
| 3 | 68 |
| 4 | 67 |
| 5 | 66 |
| 6 | 66 |
| 7 | 65 |
| 8 | 64 |
| 9 | 64 |
| 10 | 63 |
| 11 | 63 |
| 12 | 62 |
| 13 | 61 |
| 14 | 60 |
| 15 | 59 |
| 16 | 58 |
| 17 | 57 |
| 18 | 55 |
| 19 | 54 |
| 20 | 53 |
| 21 | 51 |
| 22 | 49 |
| 23 | 48 |
| 24 | 46 |
| 25 | 44 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 42 |
| 28 | 41 |
| 29 | 40 |
| 30 | 40 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 45% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 82% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Humid (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Muggy (%) | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 54 |
| Oppressive (%) | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 39 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 55 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 54 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 37 | 53 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 38 | 52 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 38 | 52 |
| 6 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 50 |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 39 | 50 |
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 49 |
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 40 | 48 |
| 10 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 40 | 47 |
| 11 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 41 | 46 |
| 12 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 41 | 45 |
| 13 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 42 | 44 |
| 14 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 42 | 43 |
| 15 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 43 | 42 |
| 16 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 44 | 41 |
| 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 44 | 39 |
| 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 45 | 37 |
| 19 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 46 | 36 |
| 20 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 47 | 34 |
| 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 48 | 32 |
| 22 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 49 | 30 |
| 23 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 50 | 28 |
| 24 | 4 | 6 | 13 | 51 | 26 |
| 25 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 52 | 24 |
| 26 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 53 | 22 |
| 27 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 53 | 21 |
| 28 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 54 | 19 |
| 29 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 55 | 18 |
| 30 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 55 | 18 |
| 31 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 54 | 17 |
Wind in December
Winds average 4 km/h in December, the calmest month.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of December to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 6:11 AM, and sunset from 5:40 PM to 5:52 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 5:57 | 5:40 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:40 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:40 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 5:59 | 5:41 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:42 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:42 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:42 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:01 | 5:43 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:43 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:02 | 5:44 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:03 | 5:44 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:03 | 5:44 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:45 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:04 | 5:45 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:46 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:05 | 5:46 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:47 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:06 | 5:47 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:48 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:07 | 5:48 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:49 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:49 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:08 | 5:50 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:09 | 5:50 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:09 | 5:50 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:10 | 5:51 |
| 29 | 11.7 | 6:10 | 5:51 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:52 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:11 | 5:52 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.89 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.67 kWh/m² to a high of 6.05 kWh/m² in August across the year — December's 4.89 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Puerto Salgar?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Puerto Salgar.
What to pack for Puerto Salgar in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Puerto Salgar sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
UV index in Puerto Salgar in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Puerto Salgar peaks around February 19 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Puerto Salgar in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Puerto Salgar is worst in March — around 31 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 22 | 26 | 31 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Moderate |
| Feb | 26 | Moderate |
| Mar | 31 | Moderate |
| Apr | 27 | Moderate |
| May | 23 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 20 | Moderate |
| Aug | 23 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 21 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 21 | Moderate |
Where is Puerto Salgar?
Puerto Salgar sits at 5.5°N, 74.7°W, 177 m above sea level, in Colombia. The nearest listed city is La Dorada, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Puerto Salgar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Puerto Salgar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Puerto Salgar has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 103 m around an average of 186 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,210 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,683 m.
The land around Puerto Salgar is covered by grassland (40%) and trees (36%) within 3 km, trees (52%) and grassland (45%) within 16 km, and trees (72%) and grassland (26%) within 80 km.
Colombia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 240 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,562
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 74%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 15.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 480
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Puerto Salgar (5.463°, -74.6544°, elevation 177 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).