El Retén facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Retén
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Location of the municipality and town of El Retén in the Department of Magdalena.
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 El Retén
Location in Colombia
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| Country | Colombia | |
| Region | Caribbean | |
| Department | Magdalena | |
| Foundation | June 24, 1913 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 268 km2 (103 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 19,345 | |
| • Density | 72.18/km2 (187.0/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 | |
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El Retén is a cool town and a special area (called a municipality) in the northern part of Colombia. It's located in the Magdalena Department, which is like a state or province.
What's the Weather Like in El Retén?
The weather in El Retén is generally warm and sunny! It's located near the Caribbean Sea, so it has a tropical climate. This means temperatures usually stay high all year round.
Temperatures and Sunshine
The average temperature in El Retén is about 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually from January to August, with temperatures often reaching over 34 degrees Celsius (93 degrees Fahrenheit). Even at night, it stays quite warm, usually above 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit). The town also gets a good amount of sunshine throughout the year.
Rain and Humidity
El Retén experiences both dry and rainy seasons. The driest months are typically December, January, and February, with very little rain. The rainy season usually starts around April and lasts until November. During these months, especially from September to October, the town gets a lot more rainfall. The air is also quite humid, usually around 81-84% throughout the year.
| Climate data for El Retén (Zacapa), elevation 30 m (98 ft), (1971–2000) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 33.8 (92.8) |
33.9 (93.0) |
34.1 (93.4) |
34.4 (93.9) |
34.2 (93.6) |
34.1 (93.4) |
34.2 (93.6) |
34.2 (93.6) |
33.3 (91.9) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.4 (92.1) |
33.8 (92.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.7 (81.9) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.6 (81.7) |
28.0 (82.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.9 (69.6) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.5 (70.7) |
21.9 (71.4) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.0 (71.6) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.8 (71.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 4.4 (0.17) |
6.5 (0.26) |
15.1 (0.59) |
92.8 (3.65) |
151.7 (5.97) |
121.6 (4.79) |
88.5 (3.48) |
135.0 (5.31) |
192.0 (7.56) |
222.3 (8.75) |
121.6 (4.79) |
21.0 (0.83) |
1,172.4 (46.16) |
| Average precipitation days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 95 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 82 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 232.5 | 212.0 | 192.2 | 171.0 | 173.6 | 165.0 | 198.4 | 179.8 | 153.0 | 164.3 | 186.0 | 226.3 | 2,254.1 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 7.5 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 6.2 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: El Retén para niños
