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Weather & Climate in Soacha, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Soacha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°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 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,415 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,415 ft (2,565 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density411,965/sq mi
Coordinates4.5794°N, 74.2168°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.46"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Jun 8, 2025 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia M6.3 122 km 9 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 71 km 10 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 57 km 9 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 125 km 134 km
Jan 22, 1995 9 km E of Páez, Colombia M5.7 150 km 21 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 84 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 135 km 38 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 118 km 142 km
Jan 21, 1995 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia M5.3 142 km 33 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 113 km 28 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 113 km 51 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 85 km 10 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 47 km 61 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 100 km 10 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 71 km 10 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 145 km 131 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 92 km 42 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 135 km 33 km
Jun 8, 2025 15 km WSW of Barranca de Upía, Colombia M4.8 125 km 10 km
May 14, 2023 Colombia M4.8 82 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 124 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 128 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 130 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in Warmest
April 57°F (14°C) 5.8 in
May 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
July 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 56°F (13°C) 5.7 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in

Soacha has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (2.0").

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