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Weather & Climate in Santa Rita, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 326.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 447.8 sq mi (1,159.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1833°N, 76.4833°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
449 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Nov 19, 1991 | 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia | M7.2 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 101 km | 120 km |
| Feb 8, 1995 | 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia | M6.4 | 121 km | 74 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 75 km | 122 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 114 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 116 km | 17 km |
| Aug 8, 2002 | 50 km W of Pizarro, Colombia | M5.9 | 150 km | 43 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 97 km | 119 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 69 km | 101 km |
| Jan 8, 2003 | 21 km S of Bahía Solano, Colombia | M5.7 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 1996 | 40 km WNW of Nuquí, Colombia | M5.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 28 km | 24 km |
| Sep 13, 2011 | near the west coast of Colombia | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1990 | 27 km WNW of Nuquí, Colombia | M5.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 86 km | 65 km |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 31 km SSW of Bahía Solano, Colombia | M5.6 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 72 km | 54 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1993 | 38 km SW of Nuquí, Colombia | M5.5 | 118 km | 12 km |
| Jul 2, 2002 | 8 km NNW of Pizarro, Colombia | M5.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 130 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 132 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 20.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 18.7 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 18.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 20.8 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 24.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 21.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 21.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 25.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 23.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 25.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 23.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 21.5 in |
Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 266.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (25.8") and February the driest (18.7").