Live weather in Soacha, currently 10°C with patchy rain nearby. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Soacha is in Colombia — see weather across all major cities in Colombia, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
10.3°C
feels like 8.9°C
Patchy rain nearby
Current Weather in Soacha, Colombia Updated at 11:00 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 83% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 9.0 kph (104°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1019.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 85% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:53 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:12 PM |
It's a fresh 10°C after dark in Soacha, with patchy rain. Light rain is falling, so keep something waterproof handy. It feels slightly cooler than it reads, nearer 9°C. A damp, penetrating chill — humidity sits at 83%.
A middling air-quality reading right now: EPA index 2, PM2.5 18. Sunrise was 05:53 AM, sunset is 06:12 PM: 12h 19m of light in Soacha.
Rain is very likely today, a 68% chance with up to 2 mm forecast. Dry for now, but showers look likely from about 9am. That's about 5°C below the usual August average for Soacha.
The 7-day trend is warming, building toward 20°C by Saturday. Today's high stays well short of Soacha's record for the date, 24°C.
Bottom line: take an umbrella if you're heading out in Soacha today.
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 2 (Moderate) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 549.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 59.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 16.5 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 9.6 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 18.0 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 19.4 µg/m³ |
Perched on the Bogotá savanna at over 2,600 meters, Soacha feels both gritty and alive—a fast-growing city that spills into the surrounding Eastern Andes foothills. It is often overshadowed by its colossal neighbor, Bogotá, but Soacha holds its own with a raw, working-class energy. The landscape is dramatic: steep slopes, winding roads, and the distant hum of the capital just to the north. Well-known sights include the imposing Cerro de la Miel and the nearby Tequendama Falls, a waterfall that plunges into a misty gorge. This is a place where urban sprawl meets paramo country, with eucalyptus trees and patchwork farms clinging to the hillsides.
Soacha enjoys a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csb), a classification rare in the tropics, but the high altitude keeps things cool year-round. Summers (December to March) are dry and sunny, with daytime highs around 19°C and crisp nights dropping to 6°C. Winters (June to August) are damp and overcast, with frequent light rain and highs barely reaching 17°C. Humidity hovers around 75% year-round, higher during the wet season. Rainfall peaks in April, May, October, and November, with monthly totals often exceeding 100 mm. Packing requires layers: a fleece or light jacket for mornings and evenings, a waterproof shell, and sturdy shoes for exploring the hilly terrain. Sunscreen is wise even on cloudy days, as UV is intense at this elevation.
The best time to visit weather-wise is the dry season from December through March, when the skies are clearest and outdoor excursions are more pleasant. A notable weather phenomenon is the persistent morning fog that rolls over the savanna, sometimes lingering until midday, creating a moody, muted atmosphere. Frost can occur on the coldest winter nights, but snow is virtually unheard of at this elevation. The dry summer months also bring occasional dust and haze from nearby construction and traffic. Soacha’s climate is gentle but capricious—always ready with a cool breeze or an unexpected drizzle.
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