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Weather & Climate in Simacota, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Simacota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,468 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 64.0°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,468 ft (1,057 m) |
| Area | 52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.4429°N, 73.3369°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,367 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 | 54 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 105 km | 134 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 56 km | 155 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 60 km | 164 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 47 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 52 km | 160 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 51 km | 162 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 59 km | 165 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 54 km | 159 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 40 km | 166 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 64 km | 164 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 111 km | 142 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 57 km | 158 km |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 2 km SE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 53 km | 167 km |
| Feb 7, 2014 | 6 km E of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 50 km | 159 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 5 km WNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.2 | 50 km | 159 km |
| May 28, 2023 | 1 km W of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.2 | 44 km | 164 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 37 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in |
Simacota has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 63°F in October to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (1.9").