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Weather & Climate in Santa Rosa de Osos, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rosa de Osos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 94.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,484 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 165 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,484 ft (2,586 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6474°N, 75.4603°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
219 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M6.1 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 112 km | 18 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.6 | 147 km | 12 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 16 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 123 km | 53 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 134 km | 22 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 129 km | 15 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 11 km SSE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 117 km | 62 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km NE of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia | M5.0 | 147 km | 17 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 101 km | 30 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 174 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 10.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 11.4 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
Santa Rosa de Osos has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in December to 62°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 94.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (2.9").