Climate Insights for Butantan
Sonsón, Antioquia, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Butantan is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 1,333 mm of precipitation falls per year. Butantan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Butantan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Butantan is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 52.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Butantan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Butantan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Butantan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 36°C. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Butantan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 98°F. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 85°F. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 81°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 20°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Butantan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,333 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 182 mm of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 46 mm. That's 135 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Butantan is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 7.2 in of rainfall. October and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 1.8 in. That's 5.3 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Butantan 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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Butantan 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 4mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Butantan 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 Butantan 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.