All Countries
Weather & Climate in Mocoa, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mocoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 74 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 167.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 74 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 23,697/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.1528°N, 76.6521°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 92 km | 170 km |
| Feb 9, 2013 | 2 km NNE of Yacuanquer, Colombia | M6.9 | 82 km | 145 km |
| Jul 25, 2022 | 9 km N of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M5.7 | 141 km | 3 km |
| Mar 30, 2020 | 30 km ESE of Pimampiro, Ecuador | M5.2 | 150 km | 131 km |
| Jun 27, 2000 | 3 km ENE of El Peñol, Colombia | M5.2 | 92 km | 143 km |
| Mar 6, 2007 | 23 km SE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.2 | 105 km | 43 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 2 km ENE of Paispamba, Colombia | M5.1 | 124 km | 27 km |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 13 km ESE of Tangua, Colombia | M4.9 | 70 km | 12 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 32 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.9 | 129 km | 5 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 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 31 km ESE of San Gabriel, Ecuador | M4.8 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Jun 20, 2012 | 28 km E of Paispamba, Colombia | M4.7 | 126 km | 158 km |
| Jul 18, 1998 | 14 km S of Ricaurte, Colombia | M4.6 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 18, 2005 | 11 km WSW of Palestina, Colombia | M4.6 | 75 km | 23 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 118 km | 29 km |
| Oct 17, 1991 | 14 km NW of Oporapa, Colombia | M4.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2000 | Colombia | M4.5 | 104 km | 62 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia | M4.5 | 125 km | 36 km |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 13 km WSW of Tulcán, Ecuador | M4.4 | 138 km | 62 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Galeras (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Galeras | Complex | 4,276 m (14,029 ft) | 2014 | 80 km |
| Purace | Stratovolcano(es) | 4,650 m (15,256 ft) | 1977 | 133 km |
| Cumbal | Stratovolcano | 4,764 m (15,630 ft) | 1926 | 137 km |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | Stratovolcano | 4,698 m (15,413 ft) | 1936 | 148 km |
| Reventador | Stratovolcano | 3,562 m (11,686 ft) | 2020 | 177 km |
| Cayambe | Compound | 5,790 m (18,996 ft) | 1786 | 194 km |
| Chachimbiro | Stratovolcano | 4,106 m (13,471 ft) | -3740 | 197 km |
| Imbabura | Compound | 4,609 m (15,121 ft) | -5550 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 10.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 14.0 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 16.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 18.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 19.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 17.5 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 13.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 11.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 11.0 in |
Mocoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 167.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.8") and February the driest (10.2").