Climate Insights for Cravo Norte
Arauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Cravo Norte is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,903 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 319 mm of rainfall. Cravo Norte sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Cravo Norte is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 74.9 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 12.6 in of rainfall. Cravo Norte sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Cravo Norte sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 34°C. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. July 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 8°C between highs and lows.Cravo Norte sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 93°F. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Cravo Norte is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,903 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 159 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 319 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8 mm. That's 312 mm less than June, 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.Cravo Norte is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 74.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 12.6 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 12.3 in less than June, 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
Cravo Norte 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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Cravo Norte 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 February, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. 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 Cravo Norte 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 Cravo Norte 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.