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Weather & Climate in Cartagena del Chairá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cartagena del Chairá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 114.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 133 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 9,321.6 sq mi (24,142.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.3349°N, 74.8429°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Dec 6, 1992 | 18 km NW of El Doncello, Colombia | M4.9 | 80 km | 18 km |
| Apr 19, 2022 | 7 km NE of Acevedo, Colombia | M4.6 | 126 km | 29 km |
| May 1, 2018 | 13 km S of Suaza, Colombia | M4.5 | 119 km | 36 km |
| Jan 19, 2019 | 46 km ESE of Rivera, Colombia | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1999 | 3 km SSW of Altamira, Colombia | M4.3 | 131 km | 12 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 69 km ENE of Puerto Rico, Colombia | M3.9 | 98 km | 62 km |
| Oct 21, 1991 | 10 km SSE of Hobo, Colombia | M3.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 20 km SE of Guadalupe, Colombia | M3.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Jan 9, 1991 | 8 km SE of Algeciras, Colombia | M3.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Oct 14, 1991 | 54 km NE of Puerto Rico, Colombia | M3.2 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 1991 | 29 km ESE of Guadalupe, Colombia | M3.0 | 99 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 13.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in |
Cartagena del Chairá has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in July to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 114.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (3.3").