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Weather & Climate in Chinú, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chinú has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 335.8 sq mi (869.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.1057°N, 75.3981°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
44 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 | 106 km | 53 km |
| Jul 30, 2023 | near the north coast of Colombia | M5.2 | 135 km | 51 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 33 km | 39 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 140 km | 52 km |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 20 km WNW of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.8 | 145 km | 18 km |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 18 km NE of Caucasia, Colombia | M4.7 | 119 km | 74 km |
| Jun 25, 1995 | 25 km SW of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.7 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 131 km | 71 km |
| Apr 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Los Córdobas, Colombia | M4.6 | 104 km | 48 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 84 km | 48 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M4.5 | 107 km | 55 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 108 km | 46 km |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia | M4.5 | 139 km | 77 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.5 | 96 km | 27 km |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 14 km N of San Carlos, Colombia | M4.5 | 148 km | 63 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 18 km | 41 km |
| May 6, 2024 | 8 km NE of Montelíbano, Colombia | M4.5 | 120 km | 54 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 118 km | 47 km |
| Jun 30, 2002 | 26 km NW of San Pedro de Urabá, Colombia | M4.5 | 142 km | 42 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 | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in |
Chinú has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in October to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.8").