Santa María, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,761 Population 7/sq mi density

5,725 ft Elevation 1,745 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Santa María enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	65.9°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,725 ft (1,745 m)
Area	392.1 sq mi (1,015.5 km²)
Population Density	7/sq mi
Coordinates	2.9500°N, 75.6500°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.9"

76% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 8.62"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 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	138 km
Sep 2, 1997	24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia	M6.8	101 km
Jun 6, 1994	23 km E of Toribío, Colombia	M6.8	45 km
Dec 11, 1997	22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia	M6.4	110 km
Sep 22, 2001	17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia	M5.9	109 km
Jan 26, 2019	13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia	M5.6	14 km
Feb 6, 2017	16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia	M5.5	122 km
Feb 22, 2015	7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia	M5.5	98 km
Jan 28, 2019	12 km S of Planadas, Colombia	M5.5	15 km
Jul 3, 2009	17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia	M5.2	88 km
Mar 6, 2007	23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia	M5.2	135 km
Dec 18, 2009	10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia	M5.1	66 km
Aug 3, 2023	Colombia	M5.1	90 km
Nov 4, 2017	8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia	M5.1	67 km
Jul 29, 2010	1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia	M5.1	130 km
Aug 18, 2004	2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia	M5.1	130 km
Jan 9, 2014	19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia	M5.0	22 km
Nov 13, 1991	11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia	M5.0	87 km
May 12, 2022	10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia	M5.0	148 km
Apr 3, 2000	19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia	M4.9	78 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (109 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Purace	Stratovolcano(es)	4,650 m (15,256 ft)	1977	109 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	193 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in
February	66°F (19°C)	5.2 in
March	66°F (19°C)	6.2 in
April	66°F (19°C)	7.7 in
May	66°F (19°C)	6.3 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.9 in
July	66°F (19°C)	2.7 in	Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	3.1 in	Warmest
September	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in
October	66°F (19°C)	8.6 in	Wettest
November	65°F (19°C)	8.1 in	Coldest
December	66°F (19°C)	5.8 in

Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 65°F in November to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (2.7").

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