Climate Insights for Balsayaco
Santiago, Putumayo, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Balsayaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 4,073 mm of precipitation falls per year. Balsayaco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Balsayaco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Balsayaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 160.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Balsayaco receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Balsayaco sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Balsayaco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Balsayaco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 67°F with a mean of 59°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 51°F and an average of 56°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Balsayaco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,073 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 339 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 436 mm of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 169 mm. That's 267 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Balsayaco is a very wet location, receiving approximately 160.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 17.2 in of rainfall. May and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 6.7 in. That's 10.5 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Balsayaco 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 March, 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.Balsayaco 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 March, 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 Balsayaco 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 Balsayaco 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.