Climate Insights for El Recreo
Puerto Leguízamo, Putumayo, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in El Recreo is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,160 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Recreo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Recreo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in El Recreo is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 124.4 in of precipitation falls per year. El Recreo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Recreo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
El Recreo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.El Recreo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 76°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
El Recreo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,160 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 263 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 396 mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 147 mm. That's 249 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.El Recreo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 124.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 15.6 in of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5.8 in. That's 9.8 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
El Recreo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.El Recreo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Recreo 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 Recreo 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.