Sonsón, Colombia

Full City Profile

33,598 Population 30/sq mi density
8,179 ft Elevation 2,493 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Sonsón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 99.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

59°F Jan (15°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average59°F (15°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation8,179 ft (2,493 m)
Area1,111.8 sq mi (2,879.6 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates5.7106°N, 75.3107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.8"
163% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

192 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 70 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 115 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 146 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 74 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 123 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 64 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 131 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 118 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 65 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 53 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 114 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 149 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 128 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 127 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 93 km
Jan 29, 2010 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia M4.9 132 km
Feb 14, 1991 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M4.8 131 km
Oct 20, 1997 6 km SW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M4.8 143 km
Mar 14, 2021 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.8 126 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 69 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 91 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 99 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in Driest
February 59°F (15°C) 6.2 in
March 60°F (15°C) 7.6 in Warmest
April 59°F (15°C) 9.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 11.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 7.8 in
July 59°F (15°C) 6.7 in
August 59°F (15°C) 8.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 9.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 11.7 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 9.4 in
December 58°F (15°C) 6.1 in Coldest

Sonsón has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 58°F in December to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 99.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (5.7").

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