Climate Insights for Ipalule
Uribia, La Guajira, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Ipalule is hot. The average annual temperature is 29°C and approximately 555 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 161 mm of rainfall. Ipalule 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Ipalule is hot. The average annual temperature is 84°F and approximately 21.8 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 6.3 in of rainfall. Ipalule 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.
Temperature
Ipalule sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 24°C to 35°C. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Ipalule sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 76°F to 95°F. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 95°F and an average of 87°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Ipalule is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 555 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 46 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 161 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. That's 157 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.Ipalule is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 21.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 6.3 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 6.2 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
Ipalule is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 16km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.Ipalule is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 19mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ipalule 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 Ipalule 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.