Climate Insights for Santo Tomás
Atlántico, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Santo Tomás is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,918 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 315 mm of rainfall. Santo Tomás is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, October, November, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Santo Tomás is hot. The average annual temperature is 83°F and approximately 75.5 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 12.4 in of rainfall. Santo Tomás is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, February. The coldest months are January, October, November, when temperatures can drop to 77°F.
Temperature
Santo Tomás has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Santo Tomás has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Santo Tomás is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,918 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 160 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 315 mm of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 mm. That's 310 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Santo Tomás is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 75.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.3 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 12.4 in of rainfall. September and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 12.2 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Santo Tomás is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Santo Tomás is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Santo Tomás 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 Santo Tomás 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.