Climate Insights for Alto de las Palmas

La Vega, Cauca, Colombia

Hottest
September
22°C peak72°F peak
Coldest
August
12°C low54°F low
Wettest
March
522 mm rain20.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alto de las Palmas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 4,290 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alto de las Palmas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto de las Palmas sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Alto de las Palmas is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 168.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Alto de las Palmas receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto de las Palmas sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°FebMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°MarMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°AprMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°MayMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 14°JunMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°JulMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°AugMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 12°SepMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°NovMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°DecMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FFebMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 62°FMin: 56°F
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Alto de las Palmas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Alto de las Palmas has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 62°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 54°F and an average of 62°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 365mmFebPrecipitation: 415mmMarPrecipitation: 522mmAprPrecipitation: 464mmMayPrecipitation: 414mmJunPrecipitation: 266mmJulPrecipitation: 136mmAugPrecipitation: 155mmSepPrecipitation: 191mmOctPrecipitation: 417mmNovPrecipitation: 481mmDecPrecipitation: 465mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14.4inFebPrecipitation: 16.3inMarPrecipitation: 20.5inAprPrecipitation: 18.3inMayPrecipitation: 16.3inJunPrecipitation: 10.5inJulPrecipitation: 5.3inAugPrecipitation: 6.1inSepPrecipitation: 7.5inOctPrecipitation: 16.4inNovPrecipitation: 18.9inDecPrecipitation: 18.3in
Precipitation

Alto de las Palmas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,290 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 357 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 522 mm of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 136 mm. That's 386 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 de las Palmas is a very wet location, receiving approximately 168.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 20.6 in of rainfall. November and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5.4 in. That's 15.2 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Alto de las Palmas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/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 4km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.Alto de las Palmas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2mph 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 2mph in winter, 2mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alto de las Palmas 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 de las Palmas 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
13 °C55 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h3 mph
365 mm14.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
415 mm16.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
522 mm20.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
464 mm18.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h3 mph
414 mm16.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
13 °C56 °F
21 °C70 °F
5 km/h3 mph
266 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
136 mm5.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
21 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
22 °C72 °F
6 km/h4 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
21 °C70 °F
4 km/h2 mph
417 mm16.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
21 °C69 °F
3 km/h2 mph
481 mm18.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
21 °C69 °F
4 km/h2 mph
465 mm18.3 in
0 cm0 in