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Weather & Climate in Santa Bárbara, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Bárbara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 95.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,879 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 163 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,879 ft (1,792 m) |
| Area | 109.8 sq mi (284.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8746°N, 75.5671°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
171 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 | 82 km | 120 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 130 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 85 km | 119 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 137 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 130 km | 65 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 77 km | 110 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 123 km | 103 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 45 km | 53 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 35 km | 62 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 123 km | 80 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 110 km | 131 km |
| Jan 29, 2010 | 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia | M4.9 | 135 km | 132 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 135 km | 35 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 2 km NNE of Istmina, Colombia | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Jan 23, 1991 | 5 km S of El Cairo, Colombia | M4.9 | 149 km | 117 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 2 km N of Quimbaya, Colombia | M4.8 | 139 km | 152 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 92 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 113 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 120 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 11.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 9.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in |
Santa Bárbara has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in October to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 95.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (3.9").