Chinú, Colombia

Full City Profile

50,743 Population 151/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Chinú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.8°F
51% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area335.8 sq mi (869.7 km²)
Population Density151/sq mi
Coordinates9.1057°N, 75.3981°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.2"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 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 M5.7 106 km
Jul 30, 2023 near the north coast of Colombia M5.2 135 km
Sep 8, 2001 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M5.1 101 km
Jul 7, 2010 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia M5.0 33 km
Jun 30, 1991 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia M4.8 140 km
Mar 31, 2009 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia M4.8 145 km
Nov 25, 1990 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia M4.7 119 km
Jun 25, 1995 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.7 147 km
Apr 18, 2001 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia M4.7 131 km
Apr 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia M4.6 104 km
Feb 24, 1994 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.6 84 km
Jan 23, 2018 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia M4.5 107 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 108 km
Mar 24, 2014 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia M4.5 139 km
Apr 16, 1993 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia M4.5 96 km
Mar 30, 2023 14 km N of San Carlos, Colombia M4.5 148 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 18 km
May 6, 2024 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia M4.5 120 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 118 km
Jun 30, 2002 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia M4.5 142 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 3 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in Warmest
April 83°F (28°C) 4.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Coldest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in

Chinú has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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