Climate Insights for Pasto
Perímetro Urbano Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Pasto is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 2,340 mm of precipitation falls per year. Pasto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pasto sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Pasto is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 92.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Pasto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Pasto sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Pasto has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Pasto has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 58°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Pasto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,340 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 195 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 305 mm of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 84 mm. That's 220 mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Pasto is a very wet location, receiving approximately 92.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 12 in of rainfall. April and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 3.3 in. That's 8.7 in less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Pasto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Pasto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pasto 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 Pasto 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.