Chalán, Colombia

Full City Profile

2,897 Population 12/sq mi density
948 ft Elevation 289 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Chalán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area252.3 sq mi (653.4 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates9.5477°N, 75.3113°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.61"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 112 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 142 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 76 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 143 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 130 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 132 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 121 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 33 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 144 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 72 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 47 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 148 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 88 km
Jun 12, 1993 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia M4.2 125 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia M4.2 134 km
Feb 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.2 140 km
Feb 20, 2025 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia M4.2 114 km
Jan 15, 1996 5 km S of Barranco de Loba, Colombia M4.2 150 km
Nov 2, 2000 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia M4.2 109 km
Mar 13, 2017 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.1 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 3 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
June 80°F (26°C) 7.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
August 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in

Chalán has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in October to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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