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Weather & Climate in Cogua, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cogua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,632 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,632 ft (2,631 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.0605°N, 73.9793°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 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 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 114 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 85 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 66 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 59 km | 142 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 128 km | 56 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 60 km | 61 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 143 km | 42 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 100 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 146 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 156 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in |
Cogua has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.4").