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Weather & Climate in Santa María, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa María enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,725 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,725 ft (1,745 m) |
| Area | 392.1 sq mi (1,015.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.9500°N, 75.6500°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
192 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 | 138 km | 170 km |
| Sep 2, 1997 | 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.8 | 101 km | 199 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 45 km | 12 km |
| Dec 11, 1997 | 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia | M6.4 | 110 km | 178 km |
| Sep 22, 2001 | 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M5.9 | 109 km | 179 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 122 km | 38 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 98 km | 149 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 15 km | 13 km |
| Jul 3, 2009 | 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia | M5.2 | 88 km | 52 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 135 km | 43 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 66 km | 165 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 90 km | 161 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 67 km | 157 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 130 km | 51 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 130 km | 27 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 22 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 87 km | 149 km |
| May 12, 2022 | 10 km NNE of Darien, Colombia | M5.0 | 148 km | 69 km |
| Apr 3, 2000 | 19 km SE of La Cumbre, Colombia | M4.9 | 78 km | 185 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 109 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in |
Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 65°F in November to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (2.7").