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Weather & Climate in Chalán, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 252.3 sq mi (653.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.5477°N, 75.3113°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 112 km | 53 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 76 km | 39 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 143 km | 28 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.6 | 130 km | 48 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 132 km | 48 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 121 km | 47 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 33 km | 41 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.5 | 144 km | 27 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 72 km | 46 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 47 km | 16 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 148 km | 89 km |
| Jun 1, 1992 | 4 km WSW of Chivolo, Colombia | M4.3 | 88 km | 43 km |
| Jun 12, 1993 | 11 km E of Pinillos, Colombia | M4.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2002 | 12 km WSW of Majagual, Colombia | M4.2 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Feb 1, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 15 km NNE of Nueva Granada, Colombia | M4.2 | 114 km | 42 km |
| Jan 15, 1996 | 5 km S of Barranco de Loba, Colombia | M4.2 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Nov 2, 2000 | 5 km ESE of Mompós, Colombia | M4.2 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Mar 13, 2017 | 11 km ENE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.1 | 40 km | 74 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 3 | 109 mph | 224 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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").