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San Lorenzo, Colombia

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16,653 Population 153/sq mi density
6,804 ft Elevation 2,074 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
San Lorenzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,804 ft (2,074 m)
Area108.7 sq mi (281.6 km²)
Population Density153/sq mi
Coordinates1.5029°N, 77.2154°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.2"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.25"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 106 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 45 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 115 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 147 km
Mar 30, 2020 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador M5.2 145 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 23 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 103 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 109 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 124 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 49 km
May 6, 2024 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 120 km
Jun 22, 2022 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 121 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 116 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 132 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 110 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 127 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 114 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 98 km
Aug 19, 2022 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 126 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 36 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 95 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 111 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 128 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 166 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 175 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 182 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 184 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 185 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
February 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
April 69°F (21°C) 7.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 9.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 9.2 in Coldest
December 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in

San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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