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Socotá, Colombia

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2,193 Population 24/sq mi density
7,917 ft Elevation 2,413 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Socotá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 51°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average51°F (10°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,917 ft (2,413 m)
Area90.3 sq mi (234.0 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates6.0403°N, 72.6351°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,368 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 25, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia M6.5 114 km
Mar 10, 2015 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M6.2 91 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 140 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 112 km
Jan 17, 2000 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia M5.6 111 km
May 6, 2007 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 82 km
Feb 17, 2008 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.4 84 km
Mar 10, 2023 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia M5.4 88 km
Feb 17, 2014 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia M5.4 117 km
Nov 8, 1999 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia M5.4 84 km
Feb 24, 2012 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 82 km
Jan 1, 1990 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 96 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 126 km
Dec 3, 1990 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 89 km
Feb 25, 2005 northern Colombia M5.3 84 km
Jan 1, 1997 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia M5.3 91 km
Apr 23, 1995 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia M5.3 90 km
Nov 19, 2001 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia M5.3 83 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 138 km
Jun 25, 1991 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia M5.2 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 53°F (11°C) 1.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in Warmest
April 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in Wettest
May 53°F (11°C) 5.5 in
June 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
July 51°F (10°C) 4.5 in Coldest
August 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
September 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in

Socotá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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