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Weather & Climate in Tarso, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,367 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,367 ft (1,331 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8647°N, 75.8219°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
202 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 85 km | 120 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 132 km | 145 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 87 km | 119 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 125 km | 65 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 81 km | 110 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 107 km | 103 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 28 km | 53 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 139 km | 95 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km NE of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia | M5.0 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 24 km | 62 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 144 km | 102 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 120 km | 80 km |
| Jan 10, 1992 | 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia | M4.9 | 121 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 104 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 121 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 127 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 9.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in |
Tarso has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in October to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (3.4").