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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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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").