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Weather & Climate in El Rosario, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Rosario enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,289 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,289 ft (1,612 m) |
| Area | 373.2 sq mi (966.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7440°N, 77.3348°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 110 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 68 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 131 km | 3 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 144 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 101 km | 43 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 32 km | 143 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 101 km | 27 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 135 km | 61 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 76 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 144 km | 21 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 126 km | 49 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 123 km | 158 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 136 km | 9 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 126 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 58 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 107 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 122 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 123 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 177 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 190 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 10.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 8.1 in |
El Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and July the driest (1.8").