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Weather & Climate in El Retorno, Colombia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Retorno has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 84°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 673 feet.
Temperature
84°F Jan (29°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 152 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 7,067.5 sq mi (18,304.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.3302°N, 72.6277°W |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 30, 2023 | 21 km SE of Vistahermosa, Colombia | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2016 | 33 km ESE of San Carlos de Guaroa, Colombia | M4.4 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Dec 11, 1999 | 14 km WNW of El Dorado, Colombia | M4.1 | 67 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 14.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 13.9 in | Coldest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in |
El Retorno has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in August to 85°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 105.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (14.9") and January the driest (0.7").