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Weather & Climate in Nocaima, Colombia

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

Nocaima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,635 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,635 ft (1,108 m)
Area68.8 sq mi (178.3 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates5.0670°N, 74.3844°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.2"
111% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

127 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 132 km 120 km
Nov 23, 1990 7 km N of Salento, Colombia M6.1 138 km 145 km
Aug 17, 2023 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia M6.1 117 km 10 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 136 km 119 km
May 24, 2008 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia M5.9 107 km 9 km
Jan 2, 1992 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia M5.8 88 km 134 km
Aug 17, 2023 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia M5.6 131 km 10 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 129 km 110 km
May 20, 1995 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia M5.3 86 km 142 km
Jul 29, 2010 1 km ESE of Saldaña, Colombia M5.1 144 km 51 km
Mar 8, 1998 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia M5.1 131 km 33 km
Mar 6, 1998 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia M5.0 139 km 56 km
Aug 18, 2023 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia M5.0 127 km 10 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 124 km 131 km
Aug 17, 2023 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia M4.9 121 km 10 km
Jun 4, 1995 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia M4.9 22 km 61 km
Jun 8, 2025 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia M4.9 137 km 10 km
Jan 19, 1995 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia M4.9 145 km 33 km
Jul 17, 1997 Colombia M4.9 149 km 42 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 136 km 21 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 101 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 106 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 112 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 9.6 in Warmest
May 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in Coldest
December 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in

Nocaima has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 72°F in November to 73°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.3") and January the driest (2.6").

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