Climate Insights for Arcanchi
Santiago, Putumayo, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Arcanchi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 3,204 mm of precipitation falls per year. Arcanchi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arcanchi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Arcanchi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 126.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Arcanchi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arcanchi sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Arcanchi has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 14°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 12°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Arcanchi has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 65°F with a mean of 57°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 54°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Arcanchi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,204 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 267 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 391 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 162 mm. That's 229 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Arcanchi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 126.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 15.4 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 6.4 in. That's 9 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Arcanchi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 9km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. 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.Arcanchi 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arcanchi 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 Arcanchi 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.