Tarso, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,700 Population 47/sq mi density
4,367 ft Elevation 1,331 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Tarso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 93.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation4,367 ft (1,331 m)
Area57.2 sq mi (148.2 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates5.8647°N, 75.8219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.9"
147% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Apr 1, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 85 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 132 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 87 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 112 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 125 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 81 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 142 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 107 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 122 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 28 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 139 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 146 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 61 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km NE of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Oct 19, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.0 137 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 24 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 120 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 104 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 121 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 127 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 5.4 in Warmest
April 74°F (23°C) 9.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 11.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 9.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 11.9 in Coldest, Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 9.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Tarso has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in October to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (3.4").

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