Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

The temperatures in Cartagena are consistently warm throughout the year, with both minimum and maximum temperatures remaining within the comfortable range of 18.0C to 26.0C
The minimum temperatures fluctuate slightly between 25.2C and 26.6C, while maximum temperatures range from 29.0C to 31.0C
February is the warmest month with the highest maximum temperature, while November has the lowest maximum temperature
There are no months with discomfort temperatures.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Cartagena experiences a significant shift in weather patterns throughout the year. The early months boast higher sun hours and minimal precipitation, particularly in February.
However, from April onwards, sun hours drastically decline while precipitation increases sharply, peaking between September and November. By December, the weather begins to transition back towards drier and sunnier conditions.

Sunny Weather

Period	Cartagena
Jan	8.4 hours/day
Feb	9.3 hours/day
Mar	7.7 hours/day
Apr	4.2 hours/day
May	1.9 hours/day
Jun	2.3 hours/day
Jul	3.1 hours/day
Aug	2.9 hours/day
Sep	2.1 hours/day
Oct	1.3 hours/day
Nov	1.9 hours/day
Dec	6.4 hours/day
Average	4.3 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

Cartagena experiences a relatively stable daylight pattern throughout the year due to its proximity to the equator. Sunrise times vary by about 43 minutes, from 5:40 AM to 6:23 AM, while sunset times shift by roughly 51 minutes, from 5:36 PM to 6:27 PM.
The day length in Cartagena fluctuates between 11 hours and 32 minutes in December and 12 hours and 42 minutes in June, showing only about a 1-hour and 10-minute difference between the shortest and longest days. This minimal variation in daylight hours is a characteristic of tropical regions.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Period	Cartagena
Jan	10:59 hours
Feb	11:10 hours
Mar	11:13 hours
Apr	11:13 hours
May	11:17 hours
Jun	11:24 hours
Jul	11:28 hours
Aug	11:19 hours
Sep	11:02 hours
Oct	10:45 hours
Nov	10:37 hours
Dec	10:44 hours
Average	11:06 hours

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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