San Francisco, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,779 Population 21/sq mi density

5,190 ft Elevation 1,582 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

San Francisco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 171 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	69.6°F
	29% above US avg
January Average	70°F (21°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	171 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,190 ft (1,582 m)
Area	132.8 sq mi (343.8 km²)
Population Density	21/sq mi
Coordinates	6.1167°N, 75.9833°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.8"

139% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 10.75"

Driest Month (Jan) 3.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

263 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 12, 2024.

Oct 18, 1992	11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia	M7.2	144 km
Oct 17, 1992	15 km S of Murindó, Colombia	M6.7	122 km
Aug 19, 1995	7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia	M6.6	118 km
Sep 13, 1994	17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M6.1	129 km
Sep 14, 2016	32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia	M6.0	141 km
Aug 15, 1992	10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia	M5.9	119 km
Aug 27, 2023	5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia	M5.7	116 km
Oct 18, 1992	9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.6	130 km
Oct 23, 1992	33 km WNW of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia	M5.5	147 km
Oct 18, 1992	5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.5	132 km
Apr 23, 2018	3 km NW of Neira, Colombia	M5.3	114 km
Oct 19, 1992	7 km S of Murindó, Colombia	M5.3	127 km
Sep 14, 2023	9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia	M5.2	127 km
Nov 26, 1992	25 km E of Murindó, Colombia	M5.2	118 km
Oct 18, 1992	8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia	M5.2	135 km
Apr 21, 2005	13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia	M5.2	127 km
Oct 18, 1992	20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia	M5.2	108 km
Oct 18, 1992	29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.1	104 km
Mar 1, 2021	18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia	M5.1	31 km
Apr 11, 2016	23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia	M5.1	123 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (137 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	137 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	155 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	160 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	178 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	70°F (21°C)	3.4 in	Driest
February	70°F (21°C)	4.1 in
March	71°F (21°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
April	70°F (21°C)	8.9 in
May	70°F (21°C)	10.6 in
June	70°F (21°C)	8.6 in
July	70°F (21°C)	7.3 in
August	70°F (21°C)	8.4 in
September	69°F (21°C)	9.2 in
October	69°F (20°C)	10.8 in	Coldest, Wettest
November	69°F (20°C)	8.8 in
December	69°F (20°C)	5.6 in

San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 90.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (3.4").

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