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Weather & Climate in Floresta, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Floresta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,212 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,212 ft (2,503 m) |
| Area | 88.5 sq mi (229.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8590°N, 72.9188°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,344 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 90 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 102 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 104 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 98 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 99 km | 164 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 94 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 98 km | 155 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 98 km | 165 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 94 km | 162 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 102 km | 142 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 101 km | 159 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 91 km | 166 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 144 km | 437 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 108 km | 158 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 106 km | 164 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 113 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in |
Floresta has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 53°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.8").