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Weather & Climate in Coconuco, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coconuco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 121.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,894 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,894 ft (2,406 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.3425°N, 76.4958°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 48 km | 170 km |
| Jun 6, 1994 | 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia | M6.8 | 80 km | 12 km |
| Jan 26, 2019 | 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 43 km | 149 km |
| Jan 28, 2019 | 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia | M5.5 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 141 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 29 km | 43 km |
| Dec 18, 2009 | 10 km NNE of Toribío, Colombia | M5.1 | 84 km | 165 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 14 km | 27 km |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Colombia | M5.1 | 133 km | 161 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 54 km | 157 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 19 km S of Gaitania, Colombia | M5.0 | 101 km | 26 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 64 km | 149 km |
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 18 km ESE of Jambaló, Colombia | M4.8 | 56 km | 69 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 22 km SW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.7 | 95 km | 44 km |
| Oct 4, 1991 | 5 km WNW of Caloto, Colombia | M4.7 | 79 km | 152 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 19 km | 158 km |
| Jan 9, 2014 | 20 km SSW of Gaitania, Colombia | M4.6 | 99 km | 59 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 81 km | 23 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Purace (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 11 km |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 8.2 in |
Coconuco has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 59°F in January to 61°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (3.3").