Weather & Climate in Santa Rosa, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rosa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 158.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,666 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,666 ft (1,727 m) |
| Area | 705.6 sq mi (1,827.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.7027°N, 76.5739°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 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 | 35 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 111 km | 145 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 115 km | 149 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 43 km | 43 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 97 km | 143 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 63 km | 27 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 106 km | 157 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 136 km | 149 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 105 km | 12 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 122 km | 69 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 65 km | 158 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 39 km | 23 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 82 km | 29 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia | M4.5 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2000 | Colombia | M4.5 | 43 km | 62 km |
| Jun 22, 1998 | 20 km W of Morales, Colombia | M4.5 | 116 km | 142 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia | M4.5 | 90 km | 36 km |
| May 10, 2020 | 19 km NNW of Argelia, Colombia | M4.5 | 115 km | 92 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 71 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 104 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 167 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 7.0 in |
Santa Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in January to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.8") and August the driest (3.8").