Climate Insights for Alto Calaguala
Puracé, Cauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Calaguala is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,816 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alto Calaguala receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Calaguala sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Alto Calaguala is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 71.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Alto Calaguala receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Calaguala sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Alto Calaguala has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Alto Calaguala has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 56°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 49°F and an average of 55°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Alto Calaguala is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,816 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 151 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 269 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 61 mm. That's 208 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Alto Calaguala is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 71.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 10.6 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 2.4 in. That's 8.2 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Alto Calaguala is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Alto Calaguala 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 July, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alto Calaguala 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 Alto Calaguala 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.