Climate Insights for Balcones

Sardinata, Norte de Santander, Colombia

Hottest
August
29°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
16°C low62°F low
Wettest
October
210 mm rain8.3 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Balcones is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1,275 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 210 mm of rainfall. Balcones sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Balcones is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 50.2 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 8.3 in of rainfall. Balcones sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 16°FebMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°MarMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°AprMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°MayMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 19°JunMax: 27°Average: 22°Min: 18°JulMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°AugMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 18°SepMax: 28°Average: 22°Min: 18°OctMax: 26°Average: 22°Min: 18°NovMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 18°DecMax: 26°Average: 21°Min: 17°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 79°FAverage: 69°FMin: 62°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 70°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 66°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 73°FMin: 65°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 72°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 79°FAverage: 71°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 64°FDecMax: 78°FAverage: 70°FMin: 63°F
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Balcones sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 29°C. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 21°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Balcones sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 83°F. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 69°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 30mmFebPrecipitation: 41mmMarPrecipitation: 71mmAprPrecipitation: 162mmMayPrecipitation: 173mmJunPrecipitation: 96mmJulPrecipitation: 55mmAugPrecipitation: 99mmSepPrecipitation: 145mmOctPrecipitation: 210mmNovPrecipitation: 162mmDecPrecipitation: 31mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.2inFebPrecipitation: 1.6inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inAprPrecipitation: 6.4inMayPrecipitation: 6.8inJunPrecipitation: 3.8inJulPrecipitation: 2.2inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSepPrecipitation: 5.7inOctPrecipitation: 8.3inNovPrecipitation: 6.4inDecPrecipitation: 1.2in
Precipitation

Balcones is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,275 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 106 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 210 mm of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 30 mm. That's 181 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Balcones is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. May and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.2 in. That's 7.1 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
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Balcones 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 July, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Balcones 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 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan21°69°F
Feb21°70°F
Mar21°71°F
Apr22°71°F
May22°72°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul22°72°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep22°72°F
Oct22°71°F
Nov21°70°F
Dec21°70°F

The best time to visit Balcones is during January, February, March, June, July, August and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 60 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Balcones is during January, February, March, June, July, August and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.4 in per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Balcones 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 Balcones 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 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h3 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
18 °C65 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C66 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h2 mph
173 mm6.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C65 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C65 °F
28 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
18 °C65 °F
29 °C83 °F
5 km/h3 mph
99 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
26 °C79 °F
4 km/h2 mph
210 mm8.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
18 °C64 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h2 mph
162 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
17 °C63 °F
26 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
31 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in