Medellín, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,529,403 Population 759,581/sq mi density
4,610 ft Elevation 1,405 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Medellín enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 97.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.7°F
22% above US avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation4,610 ft (1,405 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density759,581/sq mi
Coordinates6.2450°N, 75.5715°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 97.1"
156% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.48"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.86"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

176 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 12, 2024.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 123 km
Sep 14, 2016 32 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M6.0 142 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 126 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 118 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 127 km
Nov 26, 1992 25 km E of Murindó, Colombia M5.2 140 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 76 km
Oct 18, 1992 19 km S of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 150 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 132 km
Apr 11, 2016 23 km ENE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 144 km
Oct 18, 1992 10 km SW of Mutatá, Colombia M5.1 146 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 77 km
Oct 17, 1992 20 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 141 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 70 km
Oct 19, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.0 132 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km NE of Vigía del Fuerte, Colombia M5.0 145 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 123 km
Oct 18, 1992 northern Colombia M4.9 143 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 107 km
Sep 14, 2016 34 km ENE of Mutatá, Colombia M4.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 132 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 153 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 160 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 3.9 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 10.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 12.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 8.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 6.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 8.2 in
September 65°F (19°C) 9.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 12.5 in Coldest, Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 9.7 in
December 65°F (18°C) 5.5 in

Medellín has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in October to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 97.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (3.9").

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