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Santacruz, Colombia

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2,469 Population 23/sq mi density
5,784 ft Elevation 1,763 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Santacruz 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

Elevation5,784 ft (1,763 m)
Area108.7 sq mi (281.6 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates1.5209°N, 77.2621°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

68 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 M7.3 110 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 45 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 113 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 106 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 18 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 142 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 111 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 51 km
May 6, 2024 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.9 124 km
Apr 3, 2009 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.8 129 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 M4.8 119 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 115 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 108 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 129 km
Oct 16, 2013 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 123 km
May 13, 2019 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 128 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 95 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 112 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 93 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 109 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 131 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 163 km
Imbabura Compound 4,609 m (15,121 ft) -5550 174 km
Cuicocha Caldera 3,246 m (10,650 ft) 650 182 km
Reventador Stratovolcano 3,562 m (11,686 ft) 2020 183 km
Cayambe Compound 5,790 m (18,996 ft) 1786 184 km
Mojanda Stratovolcano(es) 4,263 m (13,986 ft) Unknown 191 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

Santacruz 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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