Climate Insights for Alto Vélez
Jamundí, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Vélez is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 3,136 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alto Vélez receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Vélez sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Alto Vélez is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 123.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Alto Vélez receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alto Vélez sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Alto Vélez has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Alto Vélez has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 66°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 65°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Alto Vélez is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,136 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 261 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 361 mm of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 162 mm. That's 200 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Alto Vélez is a very wet location, receiving approximately 123.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 14.2 in of rainfall. November and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 6.4 in. That's 7.9 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Alto Vélez 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 July, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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.Alto Vélez 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 July, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 Alto Vélez 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 Vélez 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.