Sucre Agroclimatic Bulletin - June 2025
During May 2025, the ocean-atmosphere system in the tropical Pacific remained in ENSO-neutral conditions, meaning that neither El Niño nor La Niña was present. Sea surface temperatures and winds remained within normal ranges.
By June 2025, precipitation levels are expected to be slightly below historical averages, particularly in southern parts of the department. This month is part of the region’s rainy season; rainfall is projected to be above average, with the heaviest rains expected during the second ten-day period of June.
Sucre Agroclimatic Bulletin - MAY 2025
Based on the 1991–2020 climate reference period, the department of Sucre experiences a rainy season from April through November; therefore, rainfall is likely to continue, with events of high intensity and/or frequency. It is recommended that this information be taken into account when implementing appropriate measures in response to extreme rainfall events associated with flooding, flash floods, landslides, and other phenomena characteristic of the season that may affect crops,
especially in areas highly susceptible to flooding.
Learn about the key recommendations
General Recommendations
- Maintenance of drainage channels: Ensure that drainage channels and ditches are clean and clear to allow for proper water flow and prevent water from pooling in the fields with the possible arrival of rain in April.
- Raised beds: In vegetable or fruit crops, use raised-bed cultivation systems to prevent the roots from coming into direct contact with excess water.
- To improve resilience, diversify your crops by using species that tolerate excessive moisture; species such as legumes can improve soil health and help retain moisture.
Sucre Agroclimatic Bulletin - March 2025
Currently, La Niña conditions are
weakening, and a transition to neutral conditions is expected in the coming months. Neutral ENSO conditions are forecast to persist through June–July–August, with a 62% probability.
During February, ocean temperatures in the
equatorial Pacific have risen, although there was warming off the coast of South America. However, this warming is superficial and does not indicate a return to El Niño. Winds and atmospheric conditions continue to reflect La Niña conditions, but with a trend toward neutrality.
For farmers, this transition may mean changes in rainfall patterns.
The information generated has been compiled in this Agroclimatic Bulletin.
Learn about the key recommendations
General Recommendations
- Translate climate information into concrete actions for farmers.
- Reduce the impacts of extreme weather events on the agriculture and livestock sectors.
- Promote crop planning and water resource management.
- Promote collaboration among scientists, institutions, and farmers.
Sucre Agroclimatic Bulletin - February 2025
By February 2025, the forecast indicates an increase in precipitation levels in the department of Sucre, with the highest probability of a positive change projected for northern areas, specifically in the municipality of San Onofre. However, it is important to note that, although an increase in cumulative precipitation is expected in this area, San Onofre remains the municipality with the lowest historical rainfall volumes for this month, maintaining a predominantly dry climate.
The information generated has been compiled in this Agroclimatic Bulletin.
Learn about the key recommendations
General Recommendations
- Translate climate information into concrete actions for farmers.
- To reduce the impacts of extreme weather events
on the agriculture and livestock sectors. - Promote crop planning and
water resource management. - To promote collaboration among scientists, institutions, and farmers
.