Climate Insights for Zapatoca
Santander, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Zapatoca is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 5,390 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zapatoca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zapatoca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zapatoca is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 212.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Zapatoca receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zapatoca sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Zapatoca has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Zapatoca has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 61°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Zapatoca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5,390 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 449 mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 594 mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 207 mm. That's 387 mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Zapatoca is a very wet location, receiving approximately 212.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17.7 in per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 23.4 in of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 8.1 in. That's 15.2 in less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Zapatoca 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 February, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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.Zapatoca 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 February, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 Zapatoca 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 Zapatoca 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.