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Weather & Climate in Choachí, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Choachí enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,302 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,302 ft (1,921 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.5290°N, 73.9227°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 89 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 28 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 124 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia | M5.5 | 146 km | 38 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 115 km | 142 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 146 km | 437 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2010 | 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia | M5.1 | 137 km | 51 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 104 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 76 km | 61 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 85 km | 42 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 107 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 157 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 163 km |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 8.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in |
Choachí has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.9").