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Weather & Climate in Bochalema, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bochalema enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,507 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,507 ft (1,069 m) |
| Area | 88.7 sq mi (229.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6110°N, 72.6477°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,357 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 100 km | 155 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 71 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 102 km | 155 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 99 km | 164 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 79 km | 39 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 106 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 106 km | 160 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 100 km | 159 km |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 12 km ENE of La Fría, Venezuela | M5.3 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 107 km | 162 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 100 km | 165 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 95 km | 158 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 93 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 114 km | 166 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 103 km | 159 km |
| Dec 10, 1994 | 7 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 96 km | 158 km |
| Jun 23, 1990 | 8 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 95 km | 156 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 164 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in |
Bochalema has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 62°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.5").