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Weather & Climate in Samacá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samacá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 57°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 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,533 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,533 ft (2,601 m) |
| Area | 317.0 sq mi (821.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4927°N, 73.4854°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
527 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 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 133 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 42 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 73 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 147 km | 160 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 147 km | 160 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 139 km | 166 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 147 km | 162 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 34 km | 142 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 139 km | 437 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 72 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 118 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 69 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 146 km | 159 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in |
Samacá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in July to 58°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.9").