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Weather & Climate in Santa Isabel, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Isabel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,589 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,589 ft (1,094 m) |
| Area | 190.9 sq mi (494.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.3494°N, 74.9806°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 102 km | 199 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 110 km | 178 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 124 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 36 km | 38 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 85 km | 52 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 114 km | 28 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 64 km | 51 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 143 km | 165 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 161 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 105 km | 26 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 105 km | 185 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 116 km | 42 km |
| Jan 23, 2021 | 25 km E of Baraya, Colombia | M4.9 | 31 km | 25 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 14 km NE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.8 | 117 km | 59 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 149 km | 69 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 151 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 169 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 176 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 195 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in |
Santa Isabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in November to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (2.2").