San Francisco, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,785 Population 41/sq mi density
4,783 ft Elevation 1,458 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
San Francisco 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

Elevation4,783 ft (1,458 m)
Area68.8 sq mi (178.3 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates4.9788°N, 74.2927°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

141 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 M6.6 143 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 141 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 145 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 103 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 93 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 146 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 89 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 148 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 117 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 141 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 85 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 144 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 141 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 113 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 137 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 146 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 133 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 24 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 112 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 115 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 120 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 120 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

San Francisco 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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