Climate Insights for Socorro
El Socorro, Santander, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Socorro is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 4,458 mm of precipitation falls per year. Socorro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Socorro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Socorro is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 175.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Socorro receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Socorro sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Socorro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Socorro has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 66°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 58°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Socorro is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,458 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 371 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 528 mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 141 mm. That's 388 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Socorro is a very wet location, receiving approximately 175.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 20.8 in of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5.6 in. That's 15.3 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Socorro 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 January, 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.Socorro 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 January, 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 Socorro 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 Socorro 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.