Crops · dekad 2026-07-21

Colombia

1 of 28 crop regions in Colombia are at their worst on record for this point in the season. Its highest in any previous year was 6, on a recent average of 1.08.

How bad is it, against this country’s own record

Five instruments read together our combination, not an observation

3rd worst of 26 years at this point in the season

The 3rd most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together

202620012026

What the instruments say

The canopy is in its worst third, as are water satisfaction and rainfall.

Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.

Vegetation, cumulative-0.255th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0012th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction90%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.162nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature24.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Five instruments, each against its own 26 years for this point in the season. They are shown together because they disagree: across the regions on this site, roughly a quarter have vegetation at a record low while water or rainfall sits in its best third. This page reports where each one sits and does not say what caused what.

Every region of Colombia, worst to least

Each bar is the full spread of that region’s previous 25 years at this point in the season. The dot is this year. A dot at the left of a wide bar and a dot at the left of a narrow bar are different findings, which is why the history is drawn rather than described.

its normalworsebetterPutumayoTolimaHuilaChocoN. De SantanderCaucaAraucaValle Del CaucaGuajiraCaldasSucreRisaraldaAtlanticoMagdalenaCesarCordobaCasanareGuaviareQuindioBolivarMetaCaquetaBoyacaCundinamarcaAntioquiaVichadaSantanderNarino

Regions in colour are at their worst on record. The rest are placed on the same scale so a single deep region inside an otherwise ordinary country reads differently from a country where the whole distribution has moved.

Putumayo

-1.99 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current-1.845th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.488th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature24.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Tolima

-1.06 lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.483rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction60%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.44lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.1 °C8th highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Huila

-0.92 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.514th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction74%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.433rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Choco

-0.67 6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.6521st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.982nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.5 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

N. De Santander

-0.58 2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.0613th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.255th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.3 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Cauca

-0.52 5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.355th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.974th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature21.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Arauca

-0.50 9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.87lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.784th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Valle Del Cauca

-0.47 4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.0616th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%17th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.696th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature22.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Guajira

-0.44 5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.963rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction47%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.44lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature28.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Caldas

-0.41 6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.3522nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.503rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature21.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Sucre

-0.41 5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.0010th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.383rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Risaralda

-0.38 8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.3322nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction96%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.563rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature22.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Atlantico

-0.36 6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.494th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction72%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.972nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature29.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Magdalena

-0.35 7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.435th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction67%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.912nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature29.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Cesar

-0.25 8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.784th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction73%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.18lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature29.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Cordoba

-0.22 10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.6826th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction98%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.284th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature27.5 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Casanare

-0.18 6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.1818th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%13th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.795th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Guaviare

-0.05 10th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current-0.289th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.0411th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Quindio

+0.02 12th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+1.1126th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction97%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.272nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature19.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Bolivar

+0.06 11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.4324th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction88%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.97lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature28.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Meta

+0.10 16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.5426th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%11th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+1.0122nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature25.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Caqueta

+0.12 16th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.3218th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.592nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature24.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Boyaca

+0.24 18th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.1212th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction98%20th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.5318th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature12.9 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Cundinamarca

+0.24 21st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.2119th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction85%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.163rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature16.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Antioquia

+0.24 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.4724th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction97%2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.26lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature18.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Vichada

+0.47 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.5726th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction100%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.6719th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature26.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Santander

+0.51 23rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.7524th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction99%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month+0.4217th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature19.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

Narino

+0.66 26th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.

20012026
Vegetation, current+0.2016th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction88%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.932nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture is not defined for this region at this point in the season.
Temperature11.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026

same dekad, 2001-2025

This measurement is of the crop canopy and not of what stressed it: heat, drought, disease and late planting are not separable here, which is why no claim on this page names a cause.

Kristjan Lepik (2026). The Long Swell, Crops. thelongswell.com