Climate Insights for El Arenal
San Pedro de Cartago, Nariño, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in El Arenal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 4,324 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Arenal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Arenal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Arenal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 170.2 in of precipitation falls per year. El Arenal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Arenal sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
El Arenal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 19°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.El Arenal has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 67°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 67°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
El Arenal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,324 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 360 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 467 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 183 mm. That's 284 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.El Arenal is a very wet location, receiving approximately 170.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 18.4 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 7.2 in. That's 11.2 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
El Arenal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.El Arenal 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 May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Arenal 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 Arenal 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.