El Rosal, Colombia

Full City Profile

5,552 Population 4,174/sq mi density
8,570 ft Elevation 2,612 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
El Rosal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average57°F (14°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation8,570 ft (2,612 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density4,174/sq mi
Coordinates4.8531°N, 74.2600°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 149 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 132 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 147 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 91 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 80 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 99 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 146 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 105 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 147 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 141 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 94 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 149 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 143 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 132 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 102 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 94 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 113 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 123 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 27 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (118 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 118 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 118 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 121 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
March 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in Warmest
April 58°F (15°C) 6.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 5.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.8 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in Driest
August 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
September 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 57°F (14°C) 6.1 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in

El Rosal has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 57°F in January to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (2.4").

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