Norcasia, Colombia

Full City Profile

5,976 Population 38/sq mi density

2,369 ft Elevation 722 meters

76°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Norcasia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 152 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	76.1°F
	41% above US avg
January Average	76°F (24°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,369 ft (722 m)
Area	157.2 sq mi (407.1 km²)
Population Density	38/sq mi
Coordinates	5.5754°N, 74.8883°W
Timezone	America/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.2"

169% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 13.43"

Driest Month (Jan) 4.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Aug 19, 1995	7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia	M6.6	90 km
Nov 23, 1990	7 km N of Salento, Colombia	M6.1	123 km
Aug 15, 1992	10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia	M5.9	95 km
Jan 2, 1992	2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia	M5.8	117 km
Jan 19, 2024	7 km E of Cartago, Colombia	M5.6	141 km
May 20, 1995	7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia	M5.3	122 km
Apr 23, 2018	3 km NW of Neira, Colombia	M5.3	85 km
Apr 24, 2007	3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia	M5.1	111 km
Mar 8, 1998	15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.1	123 km
Jun 1, 2011	8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia	M5.0	131 km
Jan 10, 1990	6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia	M5.0	100 km
Mar 6, 1998	7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia	M5.0	133 km
May 1, 2009	24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia	M4.9	102 km
Mar 4, 2010	14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia	M4.9	101 km
Jun 4, 1995	4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia	M4.9	86 km
Sep 19, 1994	19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia	M4.9	147 km
Mar 14, 2021	7 km WSW of Puerto Berrío, Colombia	M4.8	110 km
Mar 19, 1991	2 km N of Quimbaya, Colombia	M4.8	142 km
Apr 2, 2020	6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia	M4.8	128 km
Jul 6, 2011	15 km SW of Betania, Colombia	M4.7	133 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (70 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Bravo, Cerro	Stratovolcano	3,985 m (13,074 ft)	1720	70 km
Ruiz, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,279 m (17,320 ft)	2020	90 km
Santa Isabel	Shield	4,944 m (16,220 ft)	-850	99 km
Tolima, Nevado del	Stratovolcano	5,215 m (17,110 ft)	1943	113 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (24°C)	4.6 in	Driest
February	77°F (25°C)	5.0 in
March	77°F (25°C)	7.6 in
April	77°F (25°C)	10.9 in
May	76°F (25°C)	11.7 in
June	76°F (25°C)	7.1 in
July	77°F (25°C)	5.9 in
August	77°F (25°C)	7.9 in	Warmest
September	76°F (25°C)	9.3 in
October	75°F (24°C)	13.4 in	Wettest
November	75°F (24°C)	11.6 in	Coldest
December	75°F (24°C)	7.4 in

Norcasia has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in November to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (4.6").

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