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Weather & Climate in Marmato, Colombia

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Marmato enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,354 ft (1,327 m)
Area62.0 sq mi (160.5 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates5.4750°N, 75.6004°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.7"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

239 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 38 km 120 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 85 km 145 km
Mar 23, 2019 3 km WSW of Versalles, Colombia M6.1 123 km 122 km
Jan 25, 1999 Colombia M6.1 114 km 17 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 41 km 119 km
Feb 19, 1997 19 km ESE of Sipí, Colombia M5.8 142 km 101 km
Aug 27, 2023 5 km E of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.7 121 km 24 km
Jan 19, 2024 7 km E of Cartago, Colombia M5.6 86 km 65 km
Jan 25, 1999 2 km SSE of Córdoba, Colombia M5.5 123 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 33 km 110 km
Sep 14, 2023 9 km S of El Cantón de San Pablo, Colombia M5.2 128 km 10 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 90 km 103 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 36 km 53 km
Feb 21, 2015 8 km SW of Argelia, Colombia M5.1 110 km 95 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 109 km 10 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 78 km 80 km
Nov 2, 2009 5 km ESE of Toro, Colombia M5.0 110 km 102 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 28 km 62 km
Mar 8, 2005 14 km ENE of Zarzal, Colombia M5.0 123 km 66 km
Jan 27, 2021 8 km NNW of Caicedonia, Colombia M4.9 122 km 159 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 55 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 72 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 78 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 96 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 9.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 10.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
August 71°F (21°C) 6.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in
October 69°F (21°C) 10.7 in Wettest
November 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in Coldest
December 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in

Marmato has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in November to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (4.3").

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