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Weather & Climate in Sogamoso, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sogamoso 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 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,169 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,169 ft (2,490 m) |
| Area | 316.9 sq mi (820.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7143°N, 72.9339°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,311 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 | 74 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 118 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 100 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 69 km | 21 km |
| Feb 17, 2008 | 5 km ESE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 114 km | 155 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 4 km NNW of Aratoca, Colombia | M5.4 | 114 km | 160 km |
| May 6, 2007 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.4 | 110 km | 160 km |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 8 km SW of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.4 | 115 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 107 km | 166 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 122 km | 164 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 124 km | 158 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 129 km | 437 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 114 km | 165 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 117 km | 159 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 110 km | 162 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 73 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 96 km | 142 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 127 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in |
Sogamoso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (0.9").