Murillo, Colombia

Full City Profile

1,860 Population 16/sq mi density

9,797 ft Elevation 2,986 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Murillo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)

Annual Average	45.7°F
	15% below US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days	225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	9,797 ft (2,986 m)
Area	116.1 sq mi (300.6 km²)
Population Density	16/sq mi
Coordinates	4.8739°N, 75.1715°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"

61% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 8.90"

Driest Month (Jul) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

256 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	131 km
Aug 19, 1995	7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia	M6.6	54 km
Dec 11, 1997	22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia	M6.4	125 km
Mar 23, 2019	3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia	M6.1	122 km
Jan 25, 1999	Colombia	M6.1	77 km
Nov 23, 1990	7 km N of Salento, Colombia	M6.1	48 km
Aug 15, 1992	10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia	M5.9	55 km
Sep 22, 2001	17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia	M5.9	142 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km E of Cartago, Colombia	M5.6	76 km
Jan 25, 1999	2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia	M5.5	80 km
Apr 23, 2018	3 km NW of Neira, Colombia	M5.3	54 km
Apr 21, 2005	13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia	M5.2	123 km
Jul 3, 2009	17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia	M5.2	137 km
Jul 29, 2010	1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia	M5.1	107 km
Feb 21, 2015	8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia	M5.1	114 km
Apr 24, 2007	3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia	M5.1	116 km
Jan 10, 1990	6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia	M5.0	110 km
Mar 8, 2005	14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia	M5.0	100 km
Jun 1, 2011	8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia	M5.0	67 km
Nov 2, 2009	5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia	M5.0	101 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruiz, Nevado del (17 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	17 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	22 km
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	28 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	30 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	3.4 in
February	46°F (8°C)	4.4 in
March	46°F (8°C)	5.2 in	Warmest
April	46°F (8°C)	7.6 in
May	46°F (8°C)	5.7 in
June	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
July	46°F (8°C)	2.8 in	Driest
August	46°F (8°C)	3.5 in
September	46°F (8°C)	5.0 in
October	45°F (7°C)	8.9 in	Coldest, Wettest
November	46°F (8°C)	6.2 in
December	46°F (8°C)	4.5 in

Murillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 45°F in October to 46°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (2.8").

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