Chimá, Colombia

Full City Profile

13,492 Population 90/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Chimá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.3°F
52% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area150.2 sq mi (388.9 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates9.1489°N, 75.6284°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.5 on May 6, 2024.

Mar 2, 2011 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia M5.7 148 km
Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 132 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 110 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 119 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 22 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 133 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 148 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 80 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 95 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 124 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 144 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 108 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 34 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 128 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 124 km
Jun 30, 2002 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia M4.5 123 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 77 km
Apr 25, 2022 18 km WSW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia M4.4 144 km
Aug 14, 2017 74 km NW of Arboletes, Colombia M4.4 137 km
Mar 13, 1995 10 km SSW of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.3 140 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 3 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
April 83°F (29°C) 3.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Coldest
November 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
December 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in

Chimá has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (0.7").

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