Climate Insights for Altamira

Betulia, Antioquia, Colombia

Hottest
July
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
January
15°C low60°F low
Wettest
May
300 mm rain11.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Altamira is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 2,576 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 68°F and approximately 101.4 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: 20°Min: 15°FebMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°MarMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 16°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°MayMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°JunMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°JulMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°AugMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°SepMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°OctMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°NovMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 16°DecMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 68°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 60°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 66°FMin: 61°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 67°FMin: 60°F
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Min

Altamira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 15°C to 27°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Altamira sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 60°F to 80°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 60°F and an average of 68°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 139mmFebPrecipitation: 176mmMarPrecipitation: 215mmAprPrecipitation: 270mmMayPrecipitation: 300mmJunPrecipitation: 187mmJulPrecipitation: 160mmAugPrecipitation: 196mmSepPrecipitation: 219mmOctPrecipitation: 266mmNovPrecipitation: 262mmDecPrecipitation: 187mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.5inFebPrecipitation: 6.9inMarPrecipitation: 8.4inAprPrecipitation: 10.6inMayPrecipitation: 11.8inJunPrecipitation: 7.4inJulPrecipitation: 6.3inAugPrecipitation: 7.7inSepPrecipitation: 8.6inOctPrecipitation: 10.5inNovPrecipitation: 10.3inDecPrecipitation: 7.4in
Precipitation

Altamira is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,576 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 215 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 300 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 139 mm. That's 161 mm less than May, 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 101.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.5 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 11.8 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5.5 in. That's 6.3 in less than May, 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: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/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 January, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 0km/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 January, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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
15 °C60 °F
26 °C79 °F
3 km/h2 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
3 km/h2 mph
176 mm6.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
3 km/h2 mph
215 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
270 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
300 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
160 mm6.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C60 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
196 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
27 °C80 °F
3 km/h2 mph
219 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C60 °F
25 °C77 °F
3 km/h2 mph
266 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
16 °C61 °F
24 °C75 °F
3 km/h2 mph
262 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C60 °F
25 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in