Climate Insights for Ambalema
Uramita, Antioquia, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Ambalema is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 5,171 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ambalema receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ambalema sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Ambalema is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 203.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Ambalema receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ambalema sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Ambalema has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Ambalema has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Ambalema is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,171 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 431 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 541 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 233 mm. That's 307 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.Ambalema is a very wet location, receiving approximately 203.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 21.3 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 9.2 in. That's 12.1 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
Ambalema 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 February, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ambalema 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 February, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 Ambalema 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 Ambalema 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.