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Weather & Climate in Bojacá, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bojacá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,474 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,474 ft (2,583 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density6,983/sq mi
Coordinates4.7318°N, 74.3413°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.1"
79% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.70"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

147 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 144 km 120 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 138 km 9 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 137 km 145 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 91 km 10 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 146 km 119 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 78 km 9 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 116 km 134 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 104 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 147 km 38 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 143 km 110 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 110 km 142 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 116 km 51 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 133 km 28 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 103 km 10 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 112 km 42 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 117 km 10 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 92 km 10 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 143 km 33 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 129 km 131 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 26 km 61 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 110 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 110 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 113 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
February 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in Warmest
April 63°F (17°C) 8.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 7.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.5 in
August 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 5.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 62°F (17°C) 7.8 in Coldest
December 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in

Bojacá has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 62°F in November to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and August the driest (3.4").

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