Climate Insights for Candelaria
López, Cauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Candelaria is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 7,826 mm of precipitation falls per year. Candelaria receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Candelaria sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Candelaria is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 308.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Candelaria receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Candelaria sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Candelaria has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Candelaria has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Candelaria is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7,826 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 652 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 839 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 304 mm. That's 536 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Candelaria is a very wet location, receiving approximately 308.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 33 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 12 in. That's 21.1 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Candelaria is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Candelaria is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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 Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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.