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Weather & Climate in San Francisco, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Francisco experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,152 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 168 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,152 ft (2,180 m) |
| Area | 227.1 sq mi (588.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.1764°N, 76.8784°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 102 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 57 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 120 km | 3 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 68 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 109 km | 43 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 134 km | 131 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 125 km | 27 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 45 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 14 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 143 km | 21 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 117 km | 49 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 109 km | 8 km |
| Jun 22, 2022 | 6 km NNE of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 133 km | 158 km |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 13, 2019 | 8 km WNW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Aug 19, 2022 | 13 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 22 km NW of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 141 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 55 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 113 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 124 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 138 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 164 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 175 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 177 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 177 km |
| Cuicocha | Caldera | 3,246 m (10,650 ft) | 650 | 191 km |
| Mojanda | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,263 m (13,986 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 8.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 11.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 6.1 in |
San Francisco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 52°F in July to 55°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.6") and January the driest (5.2").