Marsella, Colombia

Full City Profile

15,455 Population 21,768/sq mi density
5,062 ft Elevation 1,543 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Marsella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation5,062 ft (1,543 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density21,768/sq mi
Coordinates4.9372°N, 75.7378°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.55"
Driest Month (Jul) 4.37"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

350 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 121 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 29 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 112 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 135 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 53 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 68 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 31 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 24 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 121 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 94 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 114 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 25 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 63 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 109 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 120 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 35 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 129 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 60 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 115 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Santa Isabel (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 43 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 46 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 52 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 55 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
February 71°F (21°C) 4.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in
October 69°F (21°C) 10.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 5.7 in

Marsella has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in October to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and July the driest (4.4").

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