Fosca, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,451 Population 27/sq mi density
6,929 ft Elevation 2,112 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Fosca enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.6°F
14% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation6,929 ft (2,112 m)
Area53.0 sq mi (137.3 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates4.3392°N, 73.9385°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 138 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 92 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 35 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 19 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 145 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 137 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 46 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 128 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 136 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 126 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 83 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 126 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 50 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 64 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 88 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 120 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 31 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 69 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km WSW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia M4.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 158 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 165 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 167 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Warmest
April 63°F (17°C) 6.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 7.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 7.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 7.6 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in
October 62°F (16°C) 7.6 in Wettest
November 62°F (16°C) 6.4 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in

Fosca has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in July to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 67.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.9").

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