Climate Insights for Chaparral
Cumaribo, Vichada, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Chaparral is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1,987 mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 335 mm of rainfall. Chaparral sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Chaparral is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 78.2 in of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 13.2 in of rainfall. Chaparral sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Chaparral sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 22°C to 33°C. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Chaparral sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 72°F to 91°F. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Chaparral is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,987 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 166 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 335 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 29 mm. That's 306 mm less than May, 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.Chaparral is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 78.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.5 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 13.2 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 12 in less than May, 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
Chaparral 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 February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Chaparral is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chaparral 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 Chaparral 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.