Yotoco, Colombia

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8,362 Population 41/sq mi density
3,136 ft Elevation 956 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Yotoco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation3,136 ft (956 m)
Area203.4 sq mi (526.8 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates3.8605°N, 76.3836°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.9"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

440 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 19, 1991 33 km NNW of Santa Genoveva de Docordó, Colombia M7.2 140 km
Jun 6, 1994 23 km E of Toribío, Colombia M6.8 111 km
Sep 2, 1997 24 km SW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.8 70 km
Feb 8, 1995 24 km NW of Darien, Colombia M6.4 38 km
Dec 11, 1997 22 km WSW of Roncesvalles, Colombia M6.4 67 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 130 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 80 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 99 km
Sep 22, 2001 17 km NNE of La Cumbre, Colombia M5.9 46 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 79 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 115 km
Jan 26, 2019 13 km NW of Santa María, Colombia M5.6 117 km
Feb 22, 2015 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia M5.5 126 km
Jan 5, 2014 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia M5.5 83 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 96 km
Jan 28, 2019 12 km S of Planadas, Colombia M5.5 119 km
Sep 11, 1996 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia M5.3 49 km
Oct 12, 1993 33 km NNW of Darien, Colombia M5.2 47 km
Jul 3, 2009 17 km W of Chaparral, Colombia M5.2 83 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1906 BUENAVENTURA Earthquake - - 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tolima, Nevado del (147 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 147 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 155 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 164 km
Purace Stratovolcano(es) 4,650 m (15,256 ft) 1977 171 km
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
February 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in Warmest
April 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.9 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 8.3 in Wettest
November 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in Coldest
December 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in

Yotoco has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (2.9").

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