Climate Insights for Zapatoca

Santander, Colombia

Hottest
May
25°C peak76°F peak
Coldest
January
16°C low61°F low
Wettest
May
594 mm rain23.4 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°FebMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 16°MarMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°AprMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°MayMax: 25°Average: 21°Min: 17°JunMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°JulMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°AugMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°SepMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°OctMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°NovMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 17°DecMax: 24°Average: 20°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 61°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FAprMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FMayMax: 76°FAverage: 69°FMin: 63°FJunMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FAugMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 68°FMin: 62°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mm600mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 207mmFebPrecipitation: 269mmMarPrecipitation: 480mmAprPrecipitation: 470mmMayPrecipitation: 594mmJunPrecipitation: 586mmJulPrecipitation: 591mmAugPrecipitation: 469mmSepPrecipitation: 473mmOctPrecipitation: 507mmNovPrecipitation: 448mmDecPrecipitation: 296mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8.1inFebPrecipitation: 10.6inMarPrecipitation: 18.9inAprPrecipitation: 18.5inMayPrecipitation: 23.4inJunPrecipitation: 23.1inJulPrecipitation: 23.2inAugPrecipitation: 18.5inSepPrecipitation: 18.6inOctPrecipitation: 19.9inNovPrecipitation: 17.6inDecPrecipitation: 11.6in
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

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 3km/hJunWind Speed: 3km/hJulWind Speed: 3km/hAugWind Speed: 3km/hSepWind Speed: 3km/hOctWind Speed: 3km/hNovWind Speed: 3km/hDecWind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 2mphSepWind Speed: 2mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C61 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
207 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
16 °C62 °F
25 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
269 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
17 °C62 °F
24 °C76 °F
4 km/h2 mph
480 mm18.9 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C63 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
470 mm18.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
17 °C63 °F
25 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
594 mm23.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
24 °C75 °F
3 km/h2 mph
586 mm23.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
17 °C62 °F
24 °C76 °F
3 km/h2 mph
591 mm23.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
24 °C75 °F
3 km/h2 mph
469 mm18.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
24 °C75 °F
3 km/h2 mph
473 mm18.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C62 °F
24 °C75 °F
3 km/h2 mph
507 mm19.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
17 °C62 °F
24 °C75 °F
3 km/h2 mph
448 mm17.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C62 °F
24 °C75 °F
3 km/h2 mph
296 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in