Climate Insights for Chajal
Tumaco, Nariño, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Chajal is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,968 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chajal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chajal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Chajal is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 156.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Chajal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chajal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Chajal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Chajal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Chajal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,968 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 331 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 522 mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 203 mm. That's 319 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Chajal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 156.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 20.6 in of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 8 in. That's 12.6 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Chajal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Chajal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chajal 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 Chajal 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.