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Weather & Climate in Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Rosa del Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 148 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,060 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 148 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,060 ft (628 m) |
| Area | 315.4 sq mi (816.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.9644°N, 74.0544°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
172 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 126 km | 53 km |
| Feb 23, 2022 | 26 km SW of Santa Rosa del Sur, Colombia | M5.5 | 27 km | 51 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Oct 1, 2017 | 8 km NE of El Playón, Colombia | M5.1 | 111 km | 129 km |
| Apr 20, 2009 | 14 km ESE of San Alberto, Colombia | M5.1 | 91 km | 123 km |
| Mar 28, 2000 | 27 km ESE of Zaragoza, Colombia | M4.9 | 91 km | 55 km |
| Feb 17, 1994 | 29 km WSW of San Alberto, Colombia | M4.9 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Sep 19, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jun 11, 1996 | 13 km ENE of Remedios, Colombia | M4.9 | 116 km | 59 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 34 km NW of Cantagallo, Colombia | M4.9 | 39 km | 91 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 98 km | 18 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 65 km | 52 km |
| Aug 25, 2013 | 13 km NW of El Bagre, Colombia | M4.8 | 98 km | 26 km |
| Nov 18, 1993 | 18 km E of Vegachí, Colombia | M4.7 | 149 km | 90 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 112 km | 74 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 89 km | 71 km |
| Oct 16, 1997 | 1 km SE of Floridablanca, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 136 km |
| Mar 21, 2017 | 4 km N of Barrancabermeja, Colombia | M4.7 | 98 km | 86 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 12.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 13.2 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 15.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in |
Santa Rosa del Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in October to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 108.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and January the driest (1.6").