Climate Insights for Tapuco
Manaure, La Guajira, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Tapuco is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 599 mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 156 mm of rainfall. Tapuco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Tapuco is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 23.6 in of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. Tapuco is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 77°F.
Temperature
Tapuco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Tapuco has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°F range. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Tapuco is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 599 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 50 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 156 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 8 mm. That's 148 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.Tapuco is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 23.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.3 in. That's 5.8 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
Tapuco is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 24km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Tapuco is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tapuco 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 Tapuco 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.