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Weather & Climate in San Luis, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Luis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 154.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,481 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,481 ft (1,061 m) |
| Area | 172.4 sq mi (446.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0434°N, 74.9937°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
97 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 | 120 km | 120 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 124 km | 119 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 136 km | 134 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 113 km | 110 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 142 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 110 km | 53 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 98 km | 62 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 125 km | 56 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 138 km | 61 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 140 km | 131 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 80 km | 21 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 122 km | 59 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia | M4.8 | 120 km | 87 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.8 | 76 km | 79 km |
| Jul 6, 2011 | 15 km SW of Betania, Colombia | M4.7 | 128 km | 36 km |
| Jan 13, 2009 | 15 km SW of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia | M4.7 | 130 km | 58 km |
| Jan 19, 2017 | 14 km WNW of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia | M4.7 | 129 km | 64 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 111 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 133 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 142 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 12.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 9.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
San Luis has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in December to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 106.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (5.6").