La Merced, Colombia
Full City Profile
3,851
Population
15/sq mi density
5,745 ft
Elevation
1,751 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
La Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 97.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,745 ft (1,751 m) |
| Area | 255.2 sq mi (661.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4019°N, 75.8847°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 74 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 87 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 10.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 12.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in |
La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 63°F in October to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and February the driest (4.9").