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Retiro, Colombia

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20,700 Population 226/sq mi density
7,106 ft Elevation 2,166 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Retiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 165 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,106 ft (2,166 m)
Area91.5 sq mi (237.0 km²)
Population Density226/sq mi
Coordinates6.0586°N, 75.5031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.4"
148% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 12, 2024.

Aug 19, 1995 7 km WSW of Neira, Colombia M6.6 103 km
Aug 15, 1992 10 km NNE of Palestina, Colombia M5.9 106 km
Apr 23, 2018 3 km NW of Neira, Colombia M5.3 97 km
Apr 21, 2005 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M5.2 144 km
Oct 18, 1992 20 km W of Dabeiba, Colombia M5.2 146 km
Mar 1, 2021 18 km SW of Urrao, Colombia M5.1 85 km
Oct 18, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.1 149 km
Apr 24, 2007 3 km SSW of Andes, Colombia M5.1 65 km
Oct 19, 1992 29 km SE of Murindó, Colombia M5.0 149 km
Jan 10, 1990 6 km NE of Jardín, Colombia M5.0 55 km
Jun 1, 2011 8 km WSW of Pereira, Colombia M5.0 144 km
Aug 14, 2023 19 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 144 km
Jan 10, 1992 16 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 125 km
May 1, 2009 22 km WSW of Uramita, Colombia M4.9 126 km
Mar 4, 2010 14 km E of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia M4.9 130 km
Aug 11, 2023 21 km WNW of Valdivia, Colombia M4.9 144 km
May 1, 2009 24 km SSE of Puerto Berrío, Colombia M4.9 134 km
Sep 19, 1994 19 km SSE of Remedios, Colombia M4.9 134 km
Feb 14, 1991 13 km NNW of San José del Palmar, Colombia M4.8 144 km
Apr 2, 2020 6 km WSW of Betania, Colombia M4.8 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bravo, Cerro (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bravo, Cerro Stratovolcano 3,985 m (13,074 ft) 1720 110 km
Ruiz, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,279 m (17,320 ft) 2020 131 km
Santa Isabel Shield 4,944 m (16,220 ft) -850 139 km
Tolima, Nevado del Stratovolcano 5,215 m (17,110 ft) 1943 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
March 62°F (17°C) 6.1 in Warmest
April 62°F (17°C) 9.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 11.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 7.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 6.2 in
August 62°F (16°C) 7.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 9.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 12.2 in Coldest, Wettest
November 61°F (16°C) 9.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 5.9 in

Retiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 61°F in October to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 94.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and January the driest (4.2").

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