Climate Insights for Altamira

Puerto López, Meta, Colombia

Hottest
February
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
July
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
May
381 mm rain15 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Altamira is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,406 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 hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 94.7 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°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 33°Average: 28°Min: 23°FebMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 24°MarMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 24°AprMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°MayMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JunMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°JulMax: 29°Average: 25°Min: 22°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 22°SepMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°OctMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°NovMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 23°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 91°FAverage: 82°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 93°FAverage: 84°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 90°FAverage: 82°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 77°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 77°FMin: 71°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°F
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Altamira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 34°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Altamira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 71°F to 93°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 77°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 41mmFebPrecipitation: 38mmMarPrecipitation: 159mmAprPrecipitation: 324mmMayPrecipitation: 381mmJunPrecipitation: 334mmJulPrecipitation: 320mmAugPrecipitation: 171mmSepPrecipitation: 161mmOctPrecipitation: 213mmNovPrecipitation: 191mmDecPrecipitation: 73mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.6inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inMarPrecipitation: 6.3inAprPrecipitation: 12.7inMayPrecipitation: 15inJunPrecipitation: 13.2inJulPrecipitation: 12.6inAugPrecipitation: 6.7inSepPrecipitation: 6.4inOctPrecipitation: 8.4inNovPrecipitation: 7.5inDecPrecipitation: 2.9in
Precipitation

Altamira is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,406 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 201 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 381 mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 38 mm. That's 343 mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Altamira is a very wet location, receiving approximately 94.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.9 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 15 in of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.5 in. That's 13.5 in less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

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
23 °C73 °F
33 °C91 °F
8 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
34 °C93 °F
8 km/h5 mph
38 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
159 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
324 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
381 mm15 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
334 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C71 °F
29 °C84 °F
5 km/h3 mph
320 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
161 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
32 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in