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Weather & Climate in Sopetrán, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sopetrán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,444 ft (745 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.5018°N, 75.7431°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
247 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| Oct 18, 1992 | 11 km NNW of Murindó, Colombia | M7.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 15 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M6.7 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 17 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M6.1 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Sep 14, 2016 | 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia | M6.0 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.6 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 5 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.5 | 127 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 27 km S of Chigorodó, Colombia | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 7 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 148 km | 110 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia | M5.2 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 8 km SW of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 26, 1992 | 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 17, 1992 | 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2016 | 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Oct 29, 1992 | 3 km N of Murindó, Colombia | M5.1 | 132 km | 37 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1992 | 25 km NNW of Mutatá, Colombia | M5.1 | 137 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 165 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 11.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 5.1 in |
Sopetrán has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 55°F in January to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.7") and January the driest (2.8").