Sáchica, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,774 Population 29/sq mi density
7,064 ft Elevation 2,153 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Sáchica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation7,064 ft (2,153 m)
Area62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates5.5845°N, 73.5418°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.2"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

990 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 91 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 131 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 146 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 138 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 142 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 33 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 84 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 148 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 148 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 140 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 141 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 145 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 124 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 27 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 146 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 147 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 132 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 92 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 140 km
Feb 15, 2023 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
March 62°F (16°C) 4.9 in Warmest
April 61°F (16°C) 8.7 in Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 8.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 4.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 6.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 8.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 6.9 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in

Sáchica has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.7").

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