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.
Sotará (volcano) at a Glance#
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).