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Weather & Climate in La Mesa, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
La Mesa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 9,462 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
50°F Jul (10°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 9,462 ft (2,884 m) |
| Area | 140.1 sq mi (362.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.2667°N, 73.9167°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
174 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jan 19, 1995 | 16 km ESE of Páez, Colombia | M6.5 | 113 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 124 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 42 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 108 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 35 km | 142 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 105 km | 56 km |
| May 1, 2009 | 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia | M4.9 | 122 km | 21 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 75 km | 61 km |
| Mar 10, 1997 | 4 km W of Recetor, Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bravo, Cerro | Stratovolcano | 3,985 m (13,074 ft) | 1720 | 154 km |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,279 m (17,320 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 168 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 50°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 51°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in |
La Mesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 50°F in June to 53°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.3").