Nemocón, Colombia

Full City Profile

5,466 Population 132/sq mi density

8,468 ft Elevation 2,581 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Nemocón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)

Annual Average	55.8°F
	3% above US avg
January Average	55°F (13°C)
July Average	55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,468 ft (2,581 m)
Area	41.3 sq mi (107.1 km²)
Population Density	132/sq mi
Coordinates	5.0677°N, 73.8777°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.9"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 6.30"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 19, 1995	16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia	M6.5	107 km
Jun 8, 2025	15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia	M6.3	106 km
Aug 17, 2023	10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia	M6.1	85 km
May 24, 2008	6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia	M5.9	83 km
Jan 2, 1992	2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia	M5.8	64 km
Jan 22, 1995	9 km E of Páez, Colombia	M5.7	101 km
Aug 17, 2023	3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia	M5.6	98 km
May 20, 1995	7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia	M5.3	55 km
Jan 21, 1995	13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia	M5.3	99 km
Jan 29, 2007	17 km SSW of Ubalá, Colombia	M5.3	150 km
Jun 25, 1991	5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia	M5.2	109 km
Jan 20, 1995	6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia	M5.2	107 km
Mar 16, 2017	17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia	M5.2	143 km
Mar 8, 1998	15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.1	121 km
Mar 6, 1998	7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.0	127 km
Aug 18, 2023	10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia	M5.0	90 km
May 1, 2009	24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia	M4.9	145 km
Jun 4, 1995	4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia	M4.9	71 km
Jun 8, 2025	8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia	M4.9	93 km
Jan 19, 1995	4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia	M4.9	89 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (157 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	157 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	161 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	167 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	167 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	55°F (13°C)	1.4 in	Driest
February	56°F (13°C)	2.2 in
March	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in	Warmest
April	57°F (14°C)	5.6 in
May	56°F (13°C)	5.9 in
June	55°F (13°C)	5.6 in
July	55°F (13°C)	4.5 in	Coldest
August	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
September	56°F (13°C)	4.3 in
October	56°F (13°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
November	56°F (13°C)	5.0 in
December	55°F (13°C)	2.5 in

Nemocón has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.4").

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