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Weather & Climate in Socha, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Socha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,743 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,743 ft (2,665 m) |
| Area | 90.3 sq mi (234.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9973°N, 72.6914°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,367 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 93 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 132 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 105 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 87 km | 164 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 87 km | 155 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 125 km | 43 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 84 km | 160 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 90 km | 160 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 86 km | 165 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 99 km | 158 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 84 km | 162 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 85 km | 166 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 131 km | 142 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 91 km | 159 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 93 km | 164 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 123 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 51°F (10°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.8 in |
Socha has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 46°F in January to 52°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (0.7").