Climate Insights for Chorritos
La Sierra, Cauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Chorritos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 3,569 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chorritos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chorritos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Chorritos is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 140.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Chorritos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chorritos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Chorritos has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Chorritos has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Chorritos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,569 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 297 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 444 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 119 mm. That's 326 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Chorritos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 140.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 17.5 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.7 in. That's 12.8 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Chorritos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Chorritos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 1mph, 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 Chorritos 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 Chorritos 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.