Climate Insights for Alto Santana

Santander de Quilichao, Cauca, Colombia

Hottest
July
26°C peak79°F peak
Coldest
September
16°C low61°F low
Wettest
May
523 mm rain20.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alto Santana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 4,792 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alto Santana receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Santana sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Alto Santana is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 188.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Alto Santana receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Santana sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°FebMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°MarMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 17°AprMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°MayMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°JunMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°JulMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°AugMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°SepMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°OctMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°NovMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°DecMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 77°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FSepMax: 78°FAverage: 69°FMin: 61°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°F
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Alto Santana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Alto Santana has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 69°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 298mmFebPrecipitation: 360mmMarPrecipitation: 447mmAprPrecipitation: 479mmMayPrecipitation: 523mmJunPrecipitation: 460mmJulPrecipitation: 354mmAugPrecipitation: 312mmSepPrecipitation: 366mmOctPrecipitation: 408mmNovPrecipitation: 405mmDecPrecipitation: 381mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 11.7inFebPrecipitation: 14.2inMarPrecipitation: 17.6inAprPrecipitation: 18.9inMayPrecipitation: 20.6inJunPrecipitation: 18.1inJulPrecipitation: 13.9inAugPrecipitation: 12.3inSepPrecipitation: 14.4inOctPrecipitation: 16.1inNovPrecipitation: 16inDecPrecipitation: 15in
Precipitation

Alto Santana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,792 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 399 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 523 mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 298 mm. That's 226 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.Alto Santana is a very wet location, receiving approximately 188.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 15.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 20.6 in of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11.7 in. That's 8.9 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: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Alto Santana is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Alto Santana 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 August, averaging 3mph, 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 conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alto Santana 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 Santana 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
16 °C61 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h3 mph
298 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h3 mph
360 mm14.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
25 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
447 mm17.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h2 mph
479 mm18.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
25 °C77 °F
4 km/h3 mph
523 mm20.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C62 °F
25 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
460 mm18.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
16 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
354 mm13.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
16 °C61 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
312 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C61 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
366 mm14.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h3 mph
408 mm16.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
405 mm16 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C62 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
381 mm15 in
0 cm0 in