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Weather & Climate in Distracción, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 110.9 sq mi (287.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8978°N, 72.8867°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 6, 1990 | 7 km NW of Machiques, Venezuela | M5.3 | 93 km | 44 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 122 km | 94 km |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 25 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M5.1 | 53 km | 99 km |
| May 16, 2013 | 82 km NW of Riohacha, Colombia | M5.0 | 145 km | 27 km |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 5 km S of Uribia, Colombia | M4.9 | 109 km | 55 km |
| May 12, 2024 | 65 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 2019 | 87 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 94 km | 46 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 113 km | 86 km |
| May 9, 2015 | 17 km NE of Maicao, Colombia | M4.7 | 106 km | 39 km |
| Aug 9, 2015 | 43 km SE of Albania, Colombia | M4.7 | 65 km | 128 km |
| Mar 14, 2014 | 20 km SE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.7 | 69 km | 128 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 51 km | 69 km |
| Jan 16, 2008 | 38 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.7 | 133 km | 169 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 93 km | 130 km |
| Jul 6, 2007 | 9 km E of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 105 km | 175 km |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 27 km ESE of Manaure Balcón del Cesar, Colombia | M4.6 | 66 km | 24 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Feb 26, 2004 | 36 km ESE of Barrancas, Colombia | M4.6 | 45 km | 43 km |
| May 3, 2024 | 49 km SSW of Machiques, Venezuela | M4.6 | 135 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 5 | 167 mph | 278 km |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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").