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Weather & Climate in Mercaderes, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mercaderes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,714 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.0°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,714 ft (1,132 m) |
| Area | 293.9 sq mi (761.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.8018°N, 77.1703°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Sep 30, 2012 | 11 km WNW of San Agustín, Colombia | M7.3 | 91 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 78 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Feb 22, 2015 | 7 km SSW of Caldono, Colombia | M5.5 | 127 km | 149 km |
| May 23, 2000 | 31 km ENE of Salahonda, Colombia | M5.2 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 46 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 81 km | 43 km |
| Nov 4, 2017 | 8 km SSE of Inzá, Colombia | M5.1 | 147 km | 157 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 82 km | 27 km |
| Aug 25, 2019 | 24 km NW of Guapí, Colombia | M5.0 | 142 km | 61 km |
| Nov 13, 1991 | 11 km SSE of Santander de Quilichao, Colombia | M5.0 | 148 km | 149 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 82 km | 12 km |
| Apr 30, 2014 | Colombia-Ecuador border region | M4.8 | 140 km | 49 km |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 6 km NE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 103 km | 158 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 107 km | 23 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Jan 24, 2015 | 19 km N of El Ángel, Ecuador | M4.6 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2000 | Colombia | M4.5 | 79 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 68 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 103 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 123 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 139 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.2 in |
Mercaderes has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in November to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.6").