San Rafael, Colombia

Full City Profile

12,578 Population 65/sq mi density

3,261 ft Elevation 994 meters

68°F Avg Temperature 20°C

San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 135 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 111.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	67.9°F
	26% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	135 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,261 ft (994 m)
Area	193.5 sq mi (501.2 km²)
Population Density	65/sq mi
Coordinates	6.2944°N, 75.0259°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.0"

192% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 12.95"

Driest Month (Jan) 5.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

106 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 19, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995	7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia	M6.6	142 km
Aug 15, 1992	10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia	M5.9	147 km
Apr 23, 2018	3 km NW of Neira, Colombia	M5.3	136 km
Mar 1, 2021	18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia	M5.1	136 km
Apr 24, 2007	3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia	M5.1	121 km
Mar 8, 1998	15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.1	121 km
Mar 6, 1998	7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.0	128 km
Jan 10, 1990	6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia	M5.0	110 km
Jun 11, 1996	13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia	M4.9	99 km
Mar 28, 2000	27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia	M4.9	129 km
Aug 11, 2023	21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia	M4.9	132 km
Sep 19, 1994	19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia	M4.9	79 km
Aug 14, 2023	19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia	M4.9	131 km
May 1, 2009	24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia	M4.9	79 km
Apr 2, 2020	6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia	M4.8	128 km
Mar 14, 2021	7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia	M4.8	65 km
May 12, 2023	16 km W of Peque, Colombia	M4.7	141 km
Jan 13, 2009	15 km SW of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia	M4.7	136 km
Nov 18, 1993	18 km E of Vegachí, Colombia	M4.7	67 km
Jan 19, 2017	14 km WNW of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia	M4.7	131 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	159 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	168 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	185 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	5.6 in	Driest
February	68°F (20°C)	5.7 in
March	69°F (20°C)	7.2 in	Warmest
April	69°F (20°C)	10.9 in
May	69°F (20°C)	12.5 in
June	68°F (20°C)	8.9 in
July	68°F (20°C)	8.4 in
August	68°F (20°C)	10.7 in
September	68°F (20°C)	11.2 in
October	67°F (20°C)	13.0 in	Wettest
November	67°F (19°C)	10.4 in
December	67°F (19°C)	6.7 in	Coldest

San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in December to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 111.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (5.6").

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