Chivolo, Colombia

Full City Profile

18,208 Population 72/sq mi density
443 ft Elevation 135 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Chivolo 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 51.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.1°F
52% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area253.8 sq mi (657.4 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates10.0250°N, 74.6228°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.99"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 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
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 121 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 133 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 117 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 74 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 140 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 124 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 112 km
May 28, 2001 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia M4.5 148 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 28 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 108 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 116 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 90 km
Oct 20, 2012 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.4 114 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 66 km
Jan 26, 2018 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia M4.4 86 km
Jun 1, 1992 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia M4.3 5 km
Aug 8, 2011 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia M4.3 73 km
Jan 15, 1996 5 km S of Barranco de Loba, Colombia M4.2 137 km
Oct 13, 2000 27 km WNW of Santa Marta, Colombia M4.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 OFF THE COAST NEAR SANTA MARTA Unknown 8.0 m - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 0.9 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.1 in Warmest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in

Chivolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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