Tocaima, Colombia

Full City Profile

13,649 Population 83/sq mi density
1,316 ft Elevation 401 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Tocaima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 78.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,316 ft (401 m)
Area163.8 sq mi (424.3 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates4.4582°N, 74.6343°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.1"
105% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.22"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

193 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 141 km
Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 129 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 141 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 113 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 108 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 121 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 130 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 98 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 138 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 125 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 117 km
Feb 6, 2017 16 km ENE of Colombia, Colombia M5.5 112 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 129 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 138 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 72 km
Jul 2, 2017 8 km NNE of Lejanías, Colombia M5.1 120 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 128 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 131 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 146 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 80 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 90 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 90 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in
March 78°F (25°C) 6.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 6.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.2 in Wettest
November 76°F (25°C) 9.8 in Coldest
December 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in

Tocaima has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in November to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (3.2").

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