Sutatausa, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,332 Population 10/sq mi density

8,533 ft Elevation 2,601 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Sutatausa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)

Annual Average	51.3°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	51°F (11°C)
July Average	50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,533 ft (2,601 m)
Area	140.1 sq mi (362.7 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	5.2478°N, 73.8524°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 6.85"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

179 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	106 km
Jun 8, 2025	15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia	M6.3	117 km
Aug 17, 2023	10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia	M6.1	104 km
May 24, 2008	6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia	M5.9	103 km
Jan 2, 1992	2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia	M5.8	43 km
Jan 22, 1995	9 km E of Páez, Colombia	M5.7	100 km
Aug 17, 2023	3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia	M5.6	116 km
May 20, 1995	7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia	M5.3	35 km
Jan 21, 1995	13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia	M5.3	100 km
Jun 25, 1991	5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia	M5.2	104 km
Mar 16, 2017	17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia	M5.2	144 km
Jan 20, 1995	6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia	M5.2	103 km
Mar 8, 1998	15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.1	101 km
Mar 6, 1998	7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.0	107 km
Aug 18, 2023	10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia	M5.0	106 km
Mar 10, 1997	4 km W of Recetor, Colombia	M4.9	116 km
May 1, 2009	24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia	M4.9	127 km
Jun 4, 1995	4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia	M4.9	81 km
Aug 17, 2023	11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia	M4.9	115 km
Jan 19, 1995	4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia	M4.9	90 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (161 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	161 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	168 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	174 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	176 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	51°F (11°C)	1.3 in	Driest
February	51°F (11°C)	2.0 in
March	53°F (11°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
April	52°F (11°C)	5.9 in
May	52°F (11°C)	5.7 in
June	50°F (10°C)	6.4 in	Coldest
July	50°F (10°C)	6.9 in	Wettest
August	51°F (10°C)	3.9 in
September	51°F (11°C)	4.5 in
October	51°F (11°C)	6.5 in
November	51°F (11°C)	5.1 in
December	51°F (11°C)	2.7 in

Sutatausa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 50°F in June to 53°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.3").

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