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Weather & Climate in Sopó, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sopó 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 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,478 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 | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,478 ft (2,584 m) |
| Area | 48.0 sq mi (124.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9075°N, 73.9384°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 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 |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 67 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 82 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 105 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 74 km | 142 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 148 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2017 | 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia | M5.1 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 145 km | 56 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 61 km | 61 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 151 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 154 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 157 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in |
Sopó has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").