Climate Insights for Puerto Arica
Amazonas, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Puerto Arica is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2,929 mm of precipitation falls per year. Puerto Arica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puerto Arica sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Puerto Arica is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 115.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Puerto Arica receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Puerto Arica sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Puerto Arica has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is September, 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 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Puerto Arica has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Puerto Arica is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,929 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 244 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 320 mm of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 142 mm. That's 178 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Puerto Arica is a very wet location, receiving approximately 115.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 12.6 in of rainfall. May and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 5.6 in. That's 7 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Puerto Arica is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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.Puerto Arica 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 January, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, 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 Puerto Arica 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 Puerto Arica 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.