Climate Insights for El Choncho
Climate Overview
The climate in El Choncho is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 13,733 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Choncho receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Choncho sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Choncho is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 540.7 in of precipitation falls per year. El Choncho receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Choncho sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
El Choncho has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.El Choncho has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
El Choncho is a very wet location, receiving approximately 13,733 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1,144 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 1,661 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 340 mm. That's 1,320 mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.El Choncho is a very wet location, receiving approximately 540.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 45 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 65.4 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 13.4 in. That's 52 in less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
El Choncho 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 December, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.El Choncho 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 December, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Choncho 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 Choncho 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.