Climate Insights for Altamira

Policarpa, Nariño, Colombia

Hottest
August
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
August
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
April
539 mm rain21.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Altamira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 5,465 mm of precipitation falls per year. Altamira receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Altamira sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Altamira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 215.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Altamira receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Altamira sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°FebMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°MarMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°AprMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°MayMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°JunMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°JulMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°AugMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°SepMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°OctMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 19°NovMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 19°DecMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 78°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FMayMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 67°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°FDecMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 66°F
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Min

Altamira has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Altamira has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 475mmFebPrecipitation: 455mmMarPrecipitation: 485mmAprPrecipitation: 539mmMayPrecipitation: 521mmJunPrecipitation: 427mmJulPrecipitation: 312mmAugPrecipitation: 350mmSepPrecipitation: 420mmOctPrecipitation: 529mmNovPrecipitation: 430mmDecPrecipitation: 523mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 18.7inFebPrecipitation: 17.9inMarPrecipitation: 19.1inAprPrecipitation: 21.2inMayPrecipitation: 20.5inJunPrecipitation: 16.8inJulPrecipitation: 12.3inAugPrecipitation: 13.8inSepPrecipitation: 16.5inOctPrecipitation: 20.8inNovPrecipitation: 16.9inDecPrecipitation: 20.6in
Precipitation

Altamira is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,465 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 455 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 539 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 312 mm. That's 227 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Altamira is a very wet location, receiving approximately 215.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17.9 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 21.2 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 12.3 in. That's 8.9 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altamira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altamira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
26 °C78 °F
3 km/h2 mph
475 mm18.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
19 °C66 °F
26 °C78 °F
3 km/h2 mph
455 mm17.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
19 °C67 °F
26 °C79 °F
3 km/h2 mph
485 mm19.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
19 °C67 °F
26 °C79 °F
3 km/h2 mph
539 mm21.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C67 °F
26 °C79 °F
3 km/h2 mph
521 mm20.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
26 °C79 °F
3 km/h2 mph
427 mm16.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
312 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
27 °C80 °F
4 km/h2 mph
350 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C66 °F
26 °C80 °F
4 km/h2 mph
420 mm16.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
529 mm20.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
19 °C66 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
430 mm16.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C66 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
523 mm20.6 in
0 cm0 in