Climate Insights for Santander
Tangua, Nariño, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Santander is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 3,221 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 temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 126.8 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 sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 18°C. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 13°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Santander sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 64°F. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 55°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 51°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Santander is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,221 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 268 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 354 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 164 mm. That's 190 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.Santander is a very wet location, receiving approximately 126.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 13.9 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 6.5 in. That's 7.5 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
Santander is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 8km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Santander is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
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.