Barbosa, Colombia

Full City Profile

53,943 Population 524/sq mi density
4,255 ft Elevation 1,297 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Barbosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 103.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation4,255 ft (1,297 m)
Area102.9 sq mi (266.5 km²)
Population Density524/sq mi
Coordinates6.4381°N, 75.3314°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.3"
172% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 12.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 147 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 139 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 141 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 149 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 110 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 105 km
Oct 19, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.0 149 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 101 km
Mar 28, 2000 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia M4.9 130 km
Sep 14, 2016 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.9 136 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 105 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 117 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 121 km
Jun 11, 1996 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 108 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 105 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 93 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 113 km
Dec 24, 1991 9 km W of Uramita, Colombia M4.8 115 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 150 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 172 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 180 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Driest
February 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
April 67°F (19°C) 10.3 in Warmest
May 67°F (19°C) 12.2 in Wettest
June 66°F (19°C) 9.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 10.5 in
September 65°F (19°C) 11.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 12.1 in
November 65°F (18°C) 9.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in Coldest

Barbosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (4.2").

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