Choachí, Colombia

Full City Profile

4,281 Population 13,810/sq mi density
6,302 ft Elevation 1,921 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Choachí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation6,302 ft (1,921 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density13,810/sq mi
Coordinates4.5290°N, 73.9227°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.9"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 126 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 89 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 39 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 28 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 124 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 123 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 53 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 146 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 115 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 146 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 114 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 137 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 132 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 137 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 104 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 52 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 76 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 43 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 85 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 157 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 160 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 163 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 6.4 in
May 56°F (14°C) 7.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 8.6 in
July 55°F (13°C) 8.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 55°F (13°C) 5.8 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in

Choachí has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.9").

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