Climate Insights for Santa Rita
Piamonte, Cauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Rita is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 5,638 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santa Rita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Rita sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santa Rita is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 222 in of precipitation falls per year. Santa Rita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santa Rita sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Santa Rita has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Santa Rita sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 62°F to 81°F. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 62°F and an average of 70°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Santa Rita is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,638 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 470 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 644 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 273 mm. That's 371 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 Rita is a very wet location, receiving approximately 222 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18.5 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 25.4 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 10.7 in. That's 14.6 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 Rita 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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Santa Rita 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 Rita 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 Rita 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.