Tausa, Colombia

Full City Profile

895 Population 6/sq mi density
9,816 ft Elevation 2,992 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Tausa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)

Geography

Elevation9,816 ft (2,992 m)
Area140.1 sq mi (362.7 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates5.1990°N, 73.8913°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

168 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 109 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 116 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 100 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 98 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 49 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 103 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 112 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 103 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 41 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 109 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 108 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 147 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 106 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 103 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 112 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 120 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 130 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 74 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 93 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 156 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 162 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 169 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 51°F (11°C) 2.0 in
March 53°F (11°C) 3.0 in Warmest
April 52°F (11°C) 5.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 5.7 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in Coldest
July 50°F (10°C) 6.9 in Wettest
August 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
September 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
October 51°F (11°C) 6.5 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
December 51°F (11°C) 2.7 in

Tausa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 50°F in June to 53°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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