San Francisco, Colombia

Full City Profile

4,350 Population 19/sq mi density

7,152 ft Elevation 2,180 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

San Francisco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 168 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)

Annual Average	53.7°F
	1% below US avg
January Average	54°F (12°C)
July Average	52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days	168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7,152 ft (2,180 m)
Area	227.1 sq mi (588.1 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	1.1764°N, 76.8784°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.9"

144% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 11.61"

Driest Month (Jan) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M2.9 on Oct 9, 2024.

Sep 30, 2012	11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia	M7.3	102 km
Feb 9, 2013	2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia	M6.9	57 km
Jul 25, 2022	9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador	M5.7	120 km
Jun 27, 2000	3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia	M5.2	68 km
Mar 6, 2007	23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia	M5.2	109 km
Mar 30, 2020	30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador	M5.2	134 km
Aug 18, 2004	2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia	M5.1	125 km
Jun 12, 2018	13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia	M4.9	45 km
May 6, 2024	32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador	M4.9	112 km
Apr 3, 2009	14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador	M4.8	143 km
Feb 14, 2019	6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador	M4.8	118 km
Apr 30, 2014	Colombia-Ecuador border region	M4.8	117 km
May 6, 2024	31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador	M4.8	109 km
Jun 22, 2022	6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador	M4.8	128 km
Jun 20, 2012	28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia	M4.7	133 km
Jan 24, 2015	19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador	M4.6	127 km
Jul 18, 1998	14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia	M4.6	124 km
May 13, 2019	8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador	M4.6	139 km
Aug 19, 2022	13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador	M4.6	137 km
Oct 16, 2013	22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador	M4.6	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (55 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Galeras	Complex	4,276 m (14,029 ft)	2014	55 km
Cumbal	Stratovolcano	4,764 m (15,630 ft)	1926	113 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro	Stratovolcano	4,698 m (15,413 ft)	1936	124 km
Purace	Stratovolcano(es)	4,650 m (15,256 ft)	1977	138 km
Reventador	Stratovolcano	3,562 m (11,686 ft)	2020	164 km
Chachimbiro	Stratovolcano	4,106 m (13,471 ft)	-3740	175 km
Cayambe	Compound	5,790 m (18,996 ft)	1786	177 km
Imbabura	Compound	4,609 m (15,121 ft)	-5550	177 km
Cuicocha	Caldera	3,246 m (10,650 ft)	650	191 km
Mojanda	Stratovolcano(es)	4,263 m (13,986 ft)	Unknown	194 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	54°F (12°C)	5.2 in	Driest
February	54°F (12°C)	5.6 in
March	54°F (12°C)	7.0 in
April	55°F (13°C)	8.9 in
May	55°F (13°C)	9.7 in	Warmest
June	53°F (12°C)	10.2 in
July	52°F (11°C)	11.6 in	Coldest, Wettest
August	52°F (11°C)	8.3 in
September	53°F (12°C)	6.6 in
October	54°F (12°C)	7.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	6.7 in
December	54°F (12°C)	6.1 in

San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (5.2").

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