Marquetalia, Colombia

Full City Profile

12,146 Population 263/sq mi density

5,098 ft Elevation 1,554 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Marquetalia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 156 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 99.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	66.0°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,098 ft (1,554 m)
Area	46.1 sq mi (119.5 km²)
Population Density	263/sq mi
Coordinates	5.2966°N, 75.0550°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.4"

162% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 12.17"

Driest Month (Jan) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

200 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.3 on May 18, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995	7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia	M6.6	60 km
Nov 23, 1990	7 km N of Salento, Colombia	M6.1	87 km
Jan 25, 1999	Colombia	M6.1	119 km
Aug 15, 1992	10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia	M5.9	65 km
Jan 2, 1992	2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia	M5.8	141 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km E of Cartago, Colombia	M5.6	107 km
Jan 25, 1999	2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia	M5.5	124 km
May 20, 1995	7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia	M5.3	144 km
Apr 23, 2018	3 km NW of Neira, Colombia	M5.3	56 km
Apr 21, 2005	13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia	M5.2	138 km
Feb 21, 2015	8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia	M5.1	143 km
Apr 24, 2007	3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia	M5.1	100 km
Jan 10, 1990	6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia	M5.0	90 km
Mar 8, 2005	14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia	M5.0	139 km
Jun 1, 2011	8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia	M5.0	97 km
Nov 2, 2009	5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia	M5.0	135 km
Jan 27, 2021	8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia	M4.9	133 km
Jan 23, 1991	5 km S of El Cairo, Colombia	M4.9	146 km
May 1, 2009	24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia	M4.9	138 km
Jan 29, 2010	6 km WSW of Cartago, Colombia	M4.9	120 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (35 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	35 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	54 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	63 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	77 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	5.1 in	Driest
February	66°F (19°C)	6.2 in
March	67°F (19°C)	8.0 in	Warmest
April	66°F (19°C)	10.9 in
May	67°F (19°C)	11.3 in
June	66°F (19°C)	6.7 in
July	66°F (19°C)	5.2 in
August	66°F (19°C)	6.8 in
September	66°F (19°C)	9.2 in
October	65°F (19°C)	12.2 in	Wettest
November	65°F (18°C)	10.9 in	Coldest
December	66°F (19°C)	7.0 in

Marquetalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in November to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 99.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (5.1").

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