Climate Insights for Santander
Policarpa, Nariño, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Santander is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 5,465 mm of precipitation falls per year. Santander receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santander sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Santander is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 215.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Santander receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Santander sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Santander has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Santander has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 72°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Santander is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,465 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 455 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 539 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 312 mm. That's 227 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Santander is a very wet location, receiving approximately 215.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17.9 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 21.2 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 12.3 in. That's 8.9 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Santander is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/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.Santander 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 2mph, 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 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santander 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 Santander 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.