La Vega Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore La Vega’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Colombia.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in La Vega remains fairly constant, offering comfortable temperatures throughout the year. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in August to a comfortable 23°C in January. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 14°C in January.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in La Vega by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. August, the city’s warmest month receives 117 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 179 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 10 days. For more information, please visit our La Vega Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Colombia Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Colombia. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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La Vega Temperatures Compared World Wide
La Vega’s average annual maximum temperature is 23°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In La Vega, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 75% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 23°C. In the warmest month, August, the humidity is 74% combined with an average maximum temperature of 24°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about La Vega’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our La Vega climate page.
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