Climate Insights for Santa Rita
San Carlos, Antioquia, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa Rita is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 2,596 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 72°F and approximately 102.2 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 July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Santa Rita sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 83°F. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 73°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 71°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Santa Rita is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,596 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 216 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 412 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 101 mm. That's 311 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Santa Rita is a very wet location, receiving approximately 102.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 16.2 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4 in. That's 12.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
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 August, 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.Santa Rita 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 August, 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 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.