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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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 198.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,915 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,915 ft (1,803 m) |
| Area | 199.3 sq mi (516.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.3996°N, 75.5472°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
243 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 | 29 km | 120 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 7 km N of Salento, Colombia | M6.1 | 77 km | 145 km |
| Mar 23, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia | M6.1 | 120 km | 122 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | Colombia | M6.1 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1992 | 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia | M5.9 | 33 km | 119 km |
| Feb 19, 1997 | 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia | M5.8 | 140 km | 101 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.7 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Jan 19, 2024 | 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia | M5.6 | 80 km | 65 km |
| Jan 25, 1999 | 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia | M5.3 | 24 km | 110 km |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 21, 2005 | 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia | M5.2 | 91 km | 103 km |
| Apr 24, 2007 | 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia | M5.1 | 46 km | 53 km |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2015 | 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia | M5.1 | 107 km | 95 km |
| Mar 8, 2005 | 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia | M5.0 | 118 km | 66 km |
| Jan 10, 1990 | 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia | M5.0 | 38 km | 62 km |
| Jun 1, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia | M5.0 | 72 km | 80 km |
| Nov 2, 2009 | 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia | M5.0 | 105 km | 102 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia | M4.9 | 116 km | 159 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 44 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 62 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 68 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 86 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 10.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in |
La Merced has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 59°F in January to 66°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.0") and January the driest (4.4").