Chocontá, Colombia

Full City Profile

7,592 Population 10,123/sq mi density
8,714 ft Elevation 2,656 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Chocontá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 54°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average54°F (12°C)

Geography

Elevation8,714 ft (2,656 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density10,123/sq mi
Coordinates5.1447°N, 73.6858°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

182 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 86 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 96 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 89 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 91 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 57 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 80 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 100 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 80 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 135 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 47 km
Jan 29, 2007 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.3 134 km
Jan 20, 1995 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 85 km
Mar 16, 2017 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia M5.2 123 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 86 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 116 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 90 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 120 km
Apr 2, 2024 13 km N of Yopal, Colombia M4.9 149 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 93 km
Mar 10, 1997 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia M4.9 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (178 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 178 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 184 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 190 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest
February 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest
April 56°F (14°C) 5.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 5.9 in Wettest
July 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in Coldest
August 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in

Chocontá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 54°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.1").

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