Mercaderes, Colombia

Full City Profile

14,824 Population 50/sq mi density
3,714 ft Elevation 1,132 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Mercaderes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation3,714 ft (1,132 m)
Area293.9 sq mi (761.2 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates1.8018°N, 77.1703°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.1"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 30, 2012 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia M7.3 91 km
Feb 9, 2013 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia M6.9 78 km
Jul 25, 2022 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador M5.7 145 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 127 km
May 23, 2000 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia M5.2 140 km
Jun 27, 2000 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia M5.2 46 km
Mar 6, 2007 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.2 81 km
Nov 4, 2017 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia M5.1 147 km
Aug 18, 2004 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia M5.1 82 km
Aug 25, 2019 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia M5.0 142 km
Nov 13, 1991 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia M5.0 148 km
Jun 12, 2018 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia M4.9 82 km
Apr 30, 2014 Colombia-Ecuador border region M4.8 140 km
Feb 14, 2019 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador M4.8 147 km
Jun 20, 2012 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia M4.7 103 km
May 18, 2005 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia M4.6 107 km
Apr 19, 2022 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia M4.6 147 km
Jan 24, 2015 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador M4.6 142 km
Jul 18, 1998 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia M4.6 122 km
Feb 2, 2000 Colombia M4.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Galeras Complex 4,276 m (14,029 ft) 2014 68 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 103 km
Cumbal Stratovolcano 4,764 m (15,630 ft) 1926 123 km
Chiles-Cerro Negro Stratovolcano 4,698 m (15,413 ft) 1936 139 km
Chachimbiro Stratovolcano 4,106 m (13,471 ft) -3740 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
October 75°F (24°C) 9.2 in Wettest
November 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in Coldest
December 74°F (23°C) 6.2 in

Mercaderes has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in November to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.6").

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