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Weather & Climate in Tocancipá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tocancipá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 8,422 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 8,422 ft (2,567 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.9653°N, 73.9130°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
157 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 | 111 km | 17 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 15 km NE of Paratebueno, Colombia | M6.3 | 102 km | 9 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 10 km E of El Calvario, Colombia | M6.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2008 | 6 km WSW of El Calvario, Colombia | M5.9 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Jan 2, 1992 | 2 km NW of Chiquinquirá, Colombia | M5.8 | 75 km | 134 km |
| Jan 22, 1995 | 9 km E of Páez, Colombia | M5.7 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 3 km E of Restrepo, Colombia | M5.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 13 km NNE of Sabanalarga, Colombia | M5.3 | 102 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 7 km WNW of San Miguel de Sema, Colombia | M5.3 | 67 km | 142 km |
| Jan 20, 1995 | 6 km SW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Jun 25, 1991 | 5 km NW of Chámeza, Colombia | M5.2 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Mar 16, 2017 | 17 km NNW of Ubalá, Colombia | M5.2 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 15 km WSW of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.1 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 10 km N of Cumaral, Colombia | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1998 | 7 km W of Landázuri, Colombia | M5.0 | 138 km | 56 km |
| Jun 4, 1995 | 4 km NW of Guayabal de Síquima, Colombia | M4.9 | 65 km | 61 km |
| Jan 19, 1995 | 4 km SE of Campohermoso, Colombia | M4.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 11 km NW of Villavicencio, Colombia | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1997 | Colombia | M4.9 | 133 km | 42 km |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 8 km SSE of Medina, Colombia | M4.9 | 88 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 | 157 km |
| Tolima, Nevado del | Stratovolcano | 5,215 m (17,110 ft) | 1943 | 161 km |
| Santa Isabel | Shield | 4,944 m (16,220 ft) | -850 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in |
Tocancipá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 55°F in July to 57°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.3").