Sotará (volcano)
Volcano Stratovolcano in Cauca Department, Colombia
A stratovolcano in Colombia’s Cauca Department rising above montane forest and páramo. The area attracts hikers and biodiversity researchers interested in Andean ecosystems and high‑altitude landscapes.
How to Get to Sotará (volcano) #
Sotará is in Cauca Department. Access is typically by road from Popayán or Cajibío; due to rough local roads and variable conditions, local guidance and transport arrangements are recommended.
Tips for Visiting Sotará (volcano) #
- Volcanic terrain can be treacherous - use a guide familiar with local conditions and weather.
- Check with Colombian park authorities for access restrictions and road conditions before planning an approach.
- Altitude and remoteness mean long approach times; plan logistics for fuel, food, and emergency contingencies.
Best Time to Visit Sotará (volcano) #
Dry season offers more reliable access and safer trail conditions; wet season increases risk on remote tracks.
Weather & Climate near Sotará (volcano) #
Sotará (volcano)'s climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 0°C to 10°C. Abundant rainfall (1725 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (180 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (166 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (190 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
