Climate Insights for Zanjón Hondo
Buga, Valle del Cauca, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Zanjón Hondo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 19,091 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zanjón Hondo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zanjón Hondo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zanjón Hondo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 751.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Zanjón Hondo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zanjón Hondo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Zanjón Hondo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 19°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Zanjón Hondo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 66°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Zanjón Hondo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 19,091 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1,591 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 2,142 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 1,149 mm. That's 992 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Zanjón Hondo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 751.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 84.3 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 45.2 in. That's 39.1 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Zanjón Hondo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zanjón Hondo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zanjón Hondo 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 Zanjón Hondo 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.