Weather & Climate in El Cocuy, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Cocuy experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,681 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
46°F Jul (8°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 46°F (8°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,681 ft (2,646 m) |
| Area | 47.3 sq mi (122.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4115°N, 72.4488°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,381 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 | 72 km | 155 km |
| Jul 22, 1993 | 24 km NNW of Puerto Rondón, Colombia | M6.1 | 137 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 44 km SSE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M6.0 | 121 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 64 km | 155 km |
| Nov 9, 1994 | 49 km SE of San Cristóbal, Venezuela | M5.4 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 84 km | 43 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 62 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 73 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 64 km | 160 km |
| May 31, 1994 | 37 km NNE of Cubará, Colombia | M5.4 | 114 km | 39 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 62 km | 165 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 66 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 73 km | 166 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 64 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 76 km | 158 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 70 km | 159 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 14 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 1.2 in |
El Cocuy has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 46°F in July to 48°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.4").