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Weather & Climate in Sáchica, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sáchica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,064 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,064 ft (2,153 m) |
| Area | 62.3 sq mi (161.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.5845°N, 73.5418°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
990 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 | 91 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 146 km | 155 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 33 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 84 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 148 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 140 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 141 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 145 km | 155 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 27 km | 142 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 146 km | 159 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 147 km | 165 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 132 km | 166 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 140 km | 162 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 143 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in |
Sáchica has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 65.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.7").