Climate Insights for Taroa
Uribia, La Guajira, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Taroa is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 460 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 139 mm of rainfall. Taroa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.The climate in Taroa is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 18.1 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 5.5 in of rainfall. Taroa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: October, September, November. The coldest months are February, March, January, when temperatures can drop to 77°F.
Temperature
Taroa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.Taroa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 77°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Taroa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 460 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 38 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 139 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 6 mm. That's 133 mm less than November, 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.Taroa is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.5 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.2 in less than November, 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
Taroa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/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 34km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Taroa is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 18mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 14mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Taroa 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 Taroa 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.