Climate Insights for El Carmen de Atrato
Chocó, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in El Carmen de Atrato is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 7,640 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Carmen de Atrato receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Carmen de Atrato sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Carmen de Atrato is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 300.8 in of precipitation falls per year. El Carmen de Atrato receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Carmen de Atrato sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
El Carmen de Atrato has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.El Carmen de Atrato has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
El Carmen de Atrato is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7,640 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 637 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 798 mm of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 459 mm. That's 339 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.El Carmen de Atrato is a very wet location, receiving approximately 300.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25.1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 31.4 in of rainfall. August and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 18.1 in. That's 13.3 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
El Carmen de Atrato is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.El Carmen de Atrato 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 September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Carmen de Atrato 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 Carmen de Atrato 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.