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Weather & Climate in Socotá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Socotá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,917 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
51°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,917 ft (2,413 m) |
| Area | 90.3 sq mi (234.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.0403°N, 72.6351°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,368 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 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 91 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 140 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2000 | 21 km W of Fortul, Colombia | M5.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 82 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 84 km | 155 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 88 km | 160 km |
| Feb 17, 2014 | 9 km NNE of Tame, Colombia | M5.4 | 117 km | 43 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 84 km | 164 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 82 km | 162 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 96 km | 158 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 126 km | 33 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 89 km | 159 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 84 km | 166 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 91 km | 164 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 83 km | 165 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 138 km | 142 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 94 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in |
Socotá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 51°F in July to 53°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.7").