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Weather & Climate in Sonsón, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sonsón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 155 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 8,179 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 155 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,179 ft (2,493 m) |
| Area | 1,111.8 sq mi (2,879.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7106°N, 75.3107°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
192 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 70 km | 120 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 115 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 74 km | 119 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 123 km | 65 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 64 km | 110 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 131 km | 103 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 65 km | 53 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 53 km | 62 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 114 km | 80 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 149 km | 102 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 128 km | 21 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 127 km | 61 km |
| Mar 4, 2010 | 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia | M4.9 | 93 km | 131 km |
| Jan 29, 2010 | 6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia | M4.9 | 132 km | 132 km |
| Feb 14, 1991 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M4.8 | 131 km | 104 km |
| Oct 20, 1997 | 6 km SW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M4.8 | 143 km | 118 km |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.8 | 126 km | 79 km |
| Apr 2, 2020 | 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia | M4.8 | 80 km | 87 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 69 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 99 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 117 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | Driest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 9.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 11.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 9.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
Sonsón has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 58°F in December to 60°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 99.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and January the driest (5.7").