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Weather & Climate in El Difícil, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 Average | 81.9°F |
| 52% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 346 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 387.1 sq mi (1,002.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8498°N, 74.2363°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
37 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 15, 2020 | 13 km NNE of Pinillos, Colombia | M5.7 | 93 km | 53 km |
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 80 km | 94 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 80 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 124 km | 46 km |
| Jan 4, 1998 | 11 km NNW of Regidor, Colombia | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 107 km | 28 km |
| Sep 13, 2017 | 29 km E of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.7 | 132 km | 125 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 138 km | 69 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 141 km | 58 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 124 km | 130 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 94 km | 68 km |
| May 27, 2023 | 8 km SW of Corozal, Colombia | M4.5 | 138 km | 41 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 17, 2020 | 12 km SSW of Margarita, Colombia | M4.5 | 88 km | 47 km |
| Nov 10, 1993 | 13 km E of Pailitas, Colombia | M4.5 | 129 km | 122 km |
| May 28, 2001 | 14 km SE of Hatillo de Loba, Colombia | M4.5 | 114 km | 70 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 52 km | 46 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 140 km | 47 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 26 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 1988 | Joan:miriam | Category 2 | 92 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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.
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").