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Weather & Climate in San Rafael, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
San Rafael enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,261 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 135 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,261 ft (994 m) |
| Area | 193.5 sq mi (501.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.2944°N, 75.0259°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
106 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 | 142 km | 120 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 147 km | 119 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 136 km | 110 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 121 km | 53 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 128 km | 56 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 110 km | 62 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 99 km | 59 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 129 km | 55 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 132 km | 51 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia | M4.9 | 131 km | 54 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia | M4.8 | 128 km | 87 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.8 | 65 km | 79 km |
| May 12, 2023 | 16 km W of Peque, Colombia | M4.7 | 141 km | 50 km |
| Jan 13, 2009 | 15 km SW of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia | M4.7 | 136 km | 58 km |
| Nov 18, 1993 | 18 km E of Vegachí, Colombia | M4.7 | 67 km | 90 km |
| Jan 19, 2017 | 14 km WNW of Ciudad Bolívar, Colombia | M4.7 | 131 km | 64 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (137 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 137 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 168 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 10.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 12.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 10.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
San Rafael has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in December to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 111.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (5.6").