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El Difícil, Colombia

Magdalena Department · Colombia

El Difícil is a small town in Magdalena Department, Colombia with a population of 0. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

541 ft Elevation 165 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
America / Bogota Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Sunny Days346/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates9.8498°, -74.2363°
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Country🇨🇴 Colombia
State / ProvinceMagdalena Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,281 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Difícil

El Difícil is a small town in Colombia (Magdalena Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is America/Bogota.

El Difícil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 346 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above Colombia avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days346 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area387.1 sq mi (1,002.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates9.8498°N, 74.2363°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Colombia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.60"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Feb 20, 2025.

Apr 15, 2020 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia M5.7 93 km
Mar 18, 1999 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M5.2 80 km
Oct 26, 2017 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.8 80 km
Feb 20, 2004 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia M4.8 124 km
Jan 4, 1998 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia M4.7 128 km
May 2, 2006 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia M4.7 107 km
Sep 13, 2017 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.7 132 km
Feb 6, 2022 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.7 138 km
Mar 23, 2014 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia M4.6 141 km
Jul 13, 2019 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia M4.6 124 km
Aug 10, 2004 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia M4.6 94 km
May 27, 2023 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia M4.5 138 km
Oct 31, 1992 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia M4.5 138 km
Apr 17, 2020 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia M4.5 88 km
Nov 10, 1993 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia M4.5 129 km
May 28, 2001 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia M4.5 114 km
Sep 23, 2017 8 km E of Plato, Colombia M4.5 52 km
Mar 6, 2019 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia M4.5 140 km
Oct 1, 2009 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia M4.4 115 km
Dec 30, 1999 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia M4.4 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 OFF THE COAST NEAR SANTA MARTA Unknown 8.0 m - 128 km
1961 NORTHEASTERN Earthquake - - 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in Driest
February 83°F (28°C) 1.0 in
March 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
April 83°F (29°C) 4.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in Coldest, Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in

El Difícil has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in October to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.6").

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Schools in El Difícil

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Rural Mixta El Imperio - - - -
ESCUELA URB DE NIÑAS - - - -
Escuela Urb de Varones - - - -
Institución Educativa Departamental Lic Ariguani - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix Jorge Eliecer Gaitan - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix El Retiro - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Nueva Zelandia - - - -
Escuela Urb Mix El Congo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Tierra Grata - - - -
Colegio Gimn Moderno Ariguani - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Las Delicias - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta El Universo - - - -
Escuela Rural Mixta Nueva Esperanza - - - -
Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario - - - -
Institución Educativa Simon Bolívar - - - -
Escuela María Auxiliadora - - - -
Colegio Juventud En Marcha - - - -
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Gas Stations in El Difícil

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CO #11386556543
CO #11386556554

Airports Near El Difícil

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Baracoa AirportMGNMedium Airport
Algarrobo Airport-Small Airport
Bethania Airport-Small Airport
Calenturitas Airport-Small Airport
Chivolo AirportIVOSmall Airport
Cicuco Airport-Small Airport
Corral Nuevo Airport-Small Airport
El Carmen Airport-Small Airport
El Coraje Airport-Small Airport
El Edén Airport-Small Airport
El Esfuerzo Airport-Small Airport
Fundación AirportFDASmall Airport
Guamal AirportGAASmall Airport
Julia Carolina Airport-Small Airport
La Fe Airport-Small Airport
La Gaviota Airport-Small Airport
La Irlanda Airport-Small Airport
La Jagua De Ibir Airport-Small Airport
La Palma Airport-Small Airport
La Vega Airport-Small Airport
Mayorca Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Plato AirportPLTSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportMMPSmall Airport
San Martin Airport-Small Airport
San Pedro Airport-Small Airport
Villa Rosa Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Bogota

🇨🇴 About Colombia

Capital Bogota
Population 49,648,685
Area 1,138,910 km²
GDP (USD) $366,291,836,138
GDP per capita $7,001
HDI 0.758
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 77.3%
Urban population 78.3%
Currency COP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +57
TLD .co
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Colombia

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 12 Epiphany Día de los Reyes Magos
Mar 23 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Primero de Mayo
May 18 Ascension Day Ascensión del señor
Jun 8 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 15 Sacred Heart Sagrado Corazón
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 20 Declaration of Independence Declaracion de la Independencia de Colombia
Aug 7 Battle of Boyacá Batalla de Boyacá
Aug 17 Assumption of Mary La Asunción
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día de la Raza
Nov 2 All Saints’ Day Dia de los Santos
Nov 16 Independence of Cartagena Independencia de Cartagena
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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What is the weather like in El Difícil?

El Difícil has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 346 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches.

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