Country Overview For Colombia
The climate in Colombia is typically tropical along coast and eastern plains; cooler in highlands. The terrain: flat coastal lowlands, central highlands, high Andes Mountains, eastern lowland plains. For Bogota in January the daily average maximum temperatures is 20°C with the average minimum 6°C, while in June the average maximum is 19°C with a minimum of 9°C. The wettest month for Bogota is April with an average of 95.5mm of precipitation falling while the driest month is January with 21.0mm falling.
HISTORICAL MONTHLY AVERAGES FOR DECEMBER
The information presented below gives detailed historical monthly average weather conditions along with exceptional weather occurrences. To maintain relevance to current weather trends the displayed information has been calculated using data collected over the past two decades. The climate profile is taken from closest available data source to Santander De Quilichao.
Temperature
Throughout the month of December daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 29°C that's about 85°F. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 19°C, that's 66°F.
In recent times the highest recorded temperature in December has been 34°C that's 92°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 10°C, about 50°F.
Relative Humidity
The average daily relative humidity for December is around 75%.
Heat Index
The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is added to actual air temperature. From this a comfort level is calculated providing categories on how heat conditions might adversely affect someone.
Comfort Levels: Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels caution is advised. Fatigue is possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity for those in high risk groups of possible heat disorders (see heat index for more information).
Precipitation
The average monthly amount of precipitation has been recorded at around 51 mm, that's 2 inches. Throughout the month you can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 10 days of the month.
Estimated Hours of Sunshine per Day
We calculate sunshine hours per day using our past forecast data. For December expect the sun to shine for an average of 5 hours per day. This represents the average number of hours in the daytime that the sun is visible and not obscured by cloud e.g. the average number of hours the sun is actually out and shining. Note we calculate hours of sunshine per day using our past forecast data, not observation data, thus it is an estimate and not actual.
Wind
The average daily wind speed in December has been around 6 km/h, that’s the equivalent to about 4 mph, or 3 knots. In recent years the maximum sustained wind speed has reached 91 km/h, that’s the equivalent of around 56 mph, or 49 knots.
Fog
On average the month of December is affected by foggy conditions on 3 days.
YEARLY TRENDS: WEATHER AVERAGES & EXTREMES
The following charts show yearly weather trends with information on monthly weather averages and extremes.
Temperature
The chart below plots the average high and low temperature for each month of the year. It also shows the maximum and minimum recorded temperatures.
Precipitation Amount
The chart below plots the average monthly precipitation amount.
Rain days
The chart below plots the average number of days in any month that you can expect to see rain falling.
Wind Speed
The chart below plots the average daily wind speed you can expect for any month. It also shows the maximum recorded sustained wind speed for each month.