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Weather & Climate in Pijiño del Carmen, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pijiño del Carmen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 81.8°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 889.3 sq mi (2,303.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3291°N, 74.4530°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 33 km | 53 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 126 km | 94 km |
| Sep 8, 2001 | 10 km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M5.1 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Jul 7, 2010 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia | M5.0 | 138 km | 39 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 132 km | 86 km |
| Jun 30, 1991 | 16 km E of Nechí, Colombia | M4.8 | 137 km | 52 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Apr 18, 2001 | 9 km WSW of Nechí, Colombia | M4.7 | 148 km | 71 km |
| Feb 24, 1994 | 19 km WNW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.6 | 143 km | 48 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 121 km | 68 km |
| Dec 19, 1990 | 16 km N of Simití, Colombia | M4.5 | 148 km | 91 km |
| Mar 24, 2014 | 3 km SE of Montecristo, Colombia | M4.5 | 117 km | 77 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 33 km | 47 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia | M4.5 | 73 km | 70 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 58 km | 46 km |
| Jan 23, 2018 | 4 km WSW of Pueblo Nuevo, Colombia | M4.5 | 136 km | 55 km |
| Nov 10, 1993 | 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia | M4.5 | 113 km | 122 km |
| Apr 16, 1993 | 12 km WSW of Ayapel, Colombia | M4.5 | 147 km | 27 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 98 km | 41 km |
| Jan 26, 2018 | 14 km SE of San Pedro, Colombia | M4.4 | 55 km | 16 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 92 mph | 270 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 | - | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 2.3 in |
Pijiño del Carmen has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 81°F in November to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 72.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (0.4").