Climate Insights for La Capilla
Güicán, Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in La Capilla is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 4,296 mm of precipitation falls per year. La Capilla receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Capilla sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in La Capilla is cool. The average annual temperature is 49°F and approximately 169.1 in of precipitation falls per year. La Capilla receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. La Capilla sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
La Capilla has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 10°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.La Capilla has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 57°F with a mean of 50°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 48°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
La Capilla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,296 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 358 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 489 mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 190 mm. That's 299 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.La Capilla is a very wet location, receiving approximately 169.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.1 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 19.3 in of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7.5 in. That's 11.8 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
La Capilla 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 July, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.La Capilla 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 July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 La Capilla 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 La Capilla 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.