Weather & Climate in Sotaquirá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sotaquirá experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,783 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,783 ft (2,677 m) |
| Area | 202.1 sq mi (523.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.7648°N, 73.2476°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,321 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 | 88 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Mar 10, 2015 | 2 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M6.2 | 116 km | 155 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 66 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 81 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 | 110 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 | 117 km | 164 km |
| Feb 25, 2005 | northern Colombia | M5.3 | 103 km | 166 km |
| Nov 19, 2001 | 8 km E of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 115 km | 165 km |
| Dec 3, 1990 | 1 km N of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 116 km | 159 km |
| Jan 1, 1990 | 8 km NNW of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 122 km | 158 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 4 km W of San Andrés, Colombia | M5.3 | 123 km | 164 km |
| Apr 23, 1995 | 11 km NE of Aguazul, Colombia | M5.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jan 29, 2007 | 17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.3 | 148 km | 437 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 64 km | 142 km |
| Feb 24, 2012 | 6 km SSE of Cepitá, Colombia | M5.3 | 109 km | 162 km |
| Apr 26, 2002 | 12 km WSW of El Carmen de Chucurí, Colombia | M5.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in |
Sotaquirá has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 53°F in July to 55°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.9").