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Weather & Climate in El Retén, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.
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
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 18, 1999 | 31 km W of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M5.2 | 106 km | 94 km |
| Oct 26, 2017 | 37 km WNW of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.8 | 93 km | 86 km |
| Feb 20, 2004 | 56 km ENE of Aracataca, Colombia | M4.8 | 63 km | 46 km |
| May 2, 2006 | 1 km SE of Remolino, Colombia | M4.7 | 49 km | 28 km |
| Feb 6, 2022 | 13 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.7 | 115 km | 69 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 12 km NW of La Jagua de Ibirico, Colombia | M4.6 | 143 km | 68 km |
| Apr 13, 1994 | 19 km SSE of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.6 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Valledupar, Colombia | M4.6 | 116 km | 58 km |
| Jul 13, 2019 | 13 km ENE of Agustín Codazzi, Colombia | M4.6 | 137 km | 130 km |
| Sep 19, 1993 | 14 km WNW of Distracción, Colombia | M4.5 | 142 km | 112 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 75 km NNE of Santa Marta, Colombia | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.5 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 2017 | 8 km E of Plato, Colombia | M4.5 | 103 km | 46 km |
| Mar 6, 2019 | 1 km N of Barranquilla, Colombia | M4.5 | 70 km | 47 km |
| Oct 20, 2012 | 12 km SE of Ciénaga, Colombia | M4.4 | 39 km | 24 km |
| Dec 30, 1999 | 22 km SSW of El Copey, Colombia | M4.4 | 78 km | 89 km |
| Oct 1, 2009 | 16 km ENE of Sitionuevo, Colombia | M4.4 | 42 km | 21 km |
| May 2, 2013 | near the north coast of Colombia | M4.3 | 146 km | 18 km |
| May 15, 2005 | 29 km NNW of Dibulla, Colombia | M4.3 | 140 km | 58 km |
| Aug 8, 2011 | 8 km NNW of Ariguaní, Colombia | M4.3 | 41 km | 91 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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
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.
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").