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Weather & Climate in Chimichagua, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimichagua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 83.1°F |
| 54% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 903.7 sq mi (2,340.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 34/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.2578°N, 73.8123°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 73 km | 53 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 88 km | 94 km |
| Feb 21, 1994 | 17 km SW of Tibú, Colombia | M5.2 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 101 km | 86 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 138 km | 169 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 87 km | 125 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Jan 10, 2019 | 9 km NNE of González, Colombia | M4.6 | 102 km | 129 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 120 km | 130 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 63 km | 68 km |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia | M4.5 | 130 km | 77 km |
| Nov 10, 1993 | 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia | M4.5 | 49 km | 122 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 60 km | 47 km |
| Feb 10, 1993 | 15 km NNE of San Martín, Colombia | M4.5 | 130 km | 97 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 115 km | 46 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia | M4.5 | 49 km | 70 km |
| Dec 19, 1990 | 16 km N of Simití, Colombia | M4.5 | 129 km | 91 km |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 19 km NW of Tibú, Colombia | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2019 | 31 km NNE of El Carmen, Colombia | M4.4 | 75 km | 126 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 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 92 mph | 283 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1961 | NORTHEASTERN | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 10.1 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 14.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in |
Chimichagua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 82°F in October to 85°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (0.5").