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Weather & Climate in Chimá, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 150.2 sq mi (388.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1489°N, 75.6284°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Mar 2, 2011 | 20 km NNW of Necoclí, Colombia | M5.7 | 148 km | 44 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 132 km | 53 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 110 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 22 km | 39 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 133 km | 74 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 71 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.6 | 80 km | 48 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 95 km | 48 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M4.5 | 124 km | 55 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 144 km | 47 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.5 | 108 km | 27 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 34 km | 41 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.5 | 128 km | 54 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 124 km | 46 km |
| Jun 30, 2002 | 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia | M4.5 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 77 km | 16 km |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 18 km WSW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia | M4.4 | 144 km | 37 km |
| Aug 14, 2017 | 74 km NW of Arboletes, Colombia | M4.4 | 137 km | 51 km |
| Mar 13, 1995 | 10 km SSW of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.3 | 140 km | 33 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 | 121 mph | 258 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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").