Climate Insights for Zapata
Necoclí, Antioquia, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Zapata is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,779 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 237 mm of rainfall. Zapata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zapata is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 70 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 9.3 in of rainfall. Zapata sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Zapata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Zapata has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. November is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Zapata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,779 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 237 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 28 mm. That's 209 mm less than June, 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.Zapata is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 70 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1.1 in. That's 8.2 in less than June, 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
Zapata is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 16km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Zapata is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zapata 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 Zapata 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.