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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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
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").