Bochalema, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,511 Population 28/sq mi density
3,507 ft Elevation 1,069 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Bochalema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Geography

Elevation3,507 ft (1,069 m)
Area88.7 sq mi (229.8 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates7.6110°N, 72.6477°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,357 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 100 km
May 31, 1994 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M6.0 71 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 118 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 102 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 99 km
May 31, 1994 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia M5.4 79 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 106 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 106 km
Nov 9, 1994 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela M5.4 82 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 100 km
Feb 5, 2015 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela M5.3 90 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 107 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 100 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 95 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 93 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 114 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 103 km
Dec 10, 1994 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 96 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 95 km
May 28, 2023 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia M5.2 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
April 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 7.6 in Wettest
November 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in

Bochalema has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.5").

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