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Chimá
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Chimá in the Córdoba Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Córdoba Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 335 km2 (129 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 13,492 | |
| • Density | 40.27/km2 (104.31/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Chimá is a town and municipality located in the northern part of Colombia. It is part of the Córdoba Department. In 2018, about 13,492 people lived there. This means it is not a very crowded place, with about 40 people living in each square kilometer. Chimá covers an area of 335 square kilometers.
Climate in Chimá
The climate in Chimá is generally warm and humid. This area experiences a tropical climate, which means it is hot all year round. The average temperature stays around 23 to 30 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall and Humidity
Chimá receives a lot of rain throughout the year. The wettest months are usually April, May, September, and October. During these months, there can be heavy rainfall. The humidity is also quite high, staying around 74-75% most of the time. This makes the air feel moist.
Temperature Details
Even though it is warm all year, there are small changes in temperature. The highest temperatures are usually in January, February, and March, reaching about 31 degrees Celsius. The lowest temperatures are around 17-18 degrees Celsius, often in July and August.
| Climate data for Chimá, elevation 1,090 m (3,580 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 30.8 (87.4) |
31.1 (88.0) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.1 (86.2) |
29.7 (85.5) |
29.7 (85.5) |
30.0 (86.0) |
30.3 (86.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 23.7 (74.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.6 (74.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17.5 (63.5) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.7 (63.9) |
18.0 (64.4) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.8 (64.0) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.7 (63.9) |
18.0 (64.4) |
17.9 (64.2) |
17.7 (63.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 101.5 (4.00) |
170.9 (6.73) |
233.0 (9.17) |
344.3 (13.56) |
358.0 (14.09) |
200.1 (7.88) |
226.4 (8.91) |
257.8 (10.15) |
311.4 (12.26) |
384.1 (15.12) |
298.2 (11.74) |
178.0 (7.01) |
3,063.7 (120.62) |
| Average precipitation days | 11 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 14 | 235 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Chimá para niños
