Climate Insights for El Abra
Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in El Abra is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,178 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 220 mm of rainfall. El Abra is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in El Abra is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 46.4 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 8.6 in of rainfall. El Abra is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 73°F.
Temperature
El Abra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 23°C to 35°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 27°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.El Abra sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 73°F to 95°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 84°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 81°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
El Abra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,178 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 98 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 220 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 13 mm. That's 207 mm less than October, 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.El Abra is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.7 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.5 in. That's 8.1 in less than October, 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
El Abra 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 February, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 8km/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 13km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.El Abra 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 February, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5mph 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 8mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Abra 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 El Abra 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.