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Weather & Climate in El Rosal, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rosal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,570 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,570 ft (2,612 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8531°N, 74.2600°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
144 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 149 km | 120 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 147 km | 145 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 99 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 147 km | 110 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 94 km | 142 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 132 km | 51 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 27 km | 61 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 136 km | 131 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 118 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 118 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 121 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 123 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in |
El Rosal has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 57°F in January to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (2.4").