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Sucre, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,552 Population 7/sq mi density
3,734 ft Elevation 1,138 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Sucre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,734 ft (1,138 m)
Area378.8 sq mi (981.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates2.0381°N, 76.9245°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.7"
99% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 64 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 113 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 137 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 90 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 48 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 84 km
Dec 18, 2009 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia M5.1 136 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 111 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 45 km
Aug 25, 2019 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia M5.0 146 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 112 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 115 km
Mar 4, 2008 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia M4.8 113 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 68 km
Oct 4, 1991 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia M4.7 125 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 121 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 88 km
May 10, 2020 19 km NNW of Argelia, Colombia M4.5 61 km
Nov 19, 1997 5 km W of Puerto Tejada, Colombia M4.5 142 km
Jun 4, 2014 4 km ESE of Padilla, Colombia M4.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 66 km
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 104 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 160 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.4 in
April 71°F (22°C) 8.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 70°F (21°C) 10.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 10.9 in Coldest, Wettest
December 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in

Sucre has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in November to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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