Climate Insights for Santa Elena
San José del Fragua, Caquetá, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Elena is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 3,470 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Elena receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Elena sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santa Elena is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 136.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Elena receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Elena sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Santa Elena sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 27°C. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Elena sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 61°F to 80°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 68°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Santa Elena is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,470 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 289 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 419 mm of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 186 mm. That's 233 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Santa Elena is a very wet location, receiving approximately 136.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.4 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 16.5 in of rainfall. May and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7.3 in. That's 9.2 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Santa Elena 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 September, averaging 4km/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 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Elena is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 Santa Elena 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 Santa Elena 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.