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Distracción, Colombia

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11,934 Population 108/sq mi density
673 ft Elevation 205 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Distracción has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area110.9 sq mi (287.2 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates10.8978°N, 72.8867°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.68"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Sep 28, 2024.

Feb 6, 1990 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela M5.3 93 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 122 km
Jul 22, 2020 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia M5.1 53 km
May 16, 2013 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia M5.0 145 km
Jun 9, 2017 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia M4.9 109 km
May 12, 2024 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 123 km
Sep 29, 2019 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia M4.9 148 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 94 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 113 km
May 9, 2015 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia M4.7 106 km
Aug 9, 2015 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia M4.7 65 km
Mar 14, 2014 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.7 69 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 51 km
Jan 16, 2008 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.7 133 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 93 km
Jul 6, 2007 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 105 km
Jun 1, 2014 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia M4.6 66 km
Apr 13, 1994 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia M4.6 47 km
Feb 26, 2004 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia M4.6 45 km
May 3, 2024 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela M4.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 278 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
March 80°F (26°C) 1.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
June 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in

Distracción has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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