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El Retén, Colombia
Full City Profile
19,345
Population
104/sq mi density
79 ft
Elevation
24 meters
82°F
Avg Temperature
28°C
El Retén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 186.8 sq mi (483.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6114°N, 74.2682°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 83°F (29°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 1.0 in |
El Retén has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and January the driest (0.4").