Climate Insights for Zuluaga
Garzón, Huila, Colombia
Climate Overview
The climate in Zuluaga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 4,054 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zuluaga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zuluaga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zuluaga is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 159.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Zuluaga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zuluaga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Zuluaga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Zuluaga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 18°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 65°F. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 56°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Zuluaga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,054 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 338 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 493 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 200 mm. That's 293 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Zuluaga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 159.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 13.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 19.4 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7.9 in. That's 11.5 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Zuluaga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zuluaga 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 July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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 Zuluaga 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 Zuluaga 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.