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Weather & Climate in La Merced, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Merced enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 97.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,745 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 159 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,745 ft (1,751 m) |
| Area | 255.2 sq mi (661.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.4019°N, 75.8847°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Aug 19, 1995 | 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia | M6.6 | 45 km | 120 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 85 km | 145 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 101 km | 122 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 45 km | 119 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 115 km | 101 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 89 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 73 km | 65 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2014 | 10 km S of Sipí, Colombia | M5.5 | 126 km | 54 km |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 28 km W of Trujillo, Colombia | M5.3 | 149 km | 109 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 45 km | 110 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 61 km | 103 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 25 km | 53 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 88 km | 95 km |
| Mar 10, 1991 | 6 km SW of Sipí, Colombia | M5.0 | 125 km | 90 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 92 km | 102 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 69 km | 80 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 74 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 87 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 103 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 10.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 10.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 12.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 10.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in |
La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 63°F in October to 65°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 97.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.3") and February the driest (4.9").