Belén de Andaquies, Colombia facts for kids
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Belén de Andaquies
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Location of the municipality and town of Belén de Andaquies in the Caquetá Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Caquetá Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,095 km2 (423 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 9,075 | ||
| • Density | 8.288/km2 (21.465/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Belén de los Andaquíes is a town and a municipality in the Caquetá Department of Colombia. It is a place where nature is a big part of daily life. This area is known for its lush green landscapes and warm weather.
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Understanding the Climate in Belén
Belén de los Andaquíes has a very wet tropical rainforest climate. This means it is warm and rainy all year long. Imagine living in a place where it feels like summer every day, but with lots of rain showers!
What a Tropical Rainforest Climate Means
In a tropical rainforest climate, temperatures usually stay high. They do not change much between day and night, or between seasons. The air is also very humid, meaning it has a lot of moisture.
Rainfall in Belén
This type of climate brings a lot of rain. Belén de los Andaquíes gets a huge amount of rainfall throughout the year. This constant rain helps the rainforest grow thick and green. It also means rivers and streams are often full.
Daily Weather Patterns
Most days in Belén are warm and sunny in the morning. Then, in the afternoon, you can expect heavy rain. This pattern is very common in tropical rainforest areas. It helps keep the plants and animals healthy.
| Climate data for Belén de Andaquies (Mono La), elevation 300 m (980 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.9 (89.4) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.6 (87.1) |
29.9 (85.8) |
29.6 (85.3) |
28.9 (84.0) |
28.8 (83.8) |
29.8 (85.6) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.3 (88.3) |
30.4 (86.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.2 (79.2) |
25.8 (78.4) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.9 (78.6) |
25.3 (77.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.9 (69.6) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.1 (68.2) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.0 (69.8) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.7 (69.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 144.8 (5.70) |
219.6 (8.65) |
311.4 (12.26) |
409.2 (16.11) |
441.0 (17.36) |
399.1 (15.71) |
338.8 (13.34) |
269.4 (10.61) |
252.8 (9.95) |
310.9 (12.24) |
271.4 (10.69) |
160.9 (6.33) |
3,529.3 (138.95) |
| Average precipitation days | 12 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 228 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 82 | 84 | 85 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 85 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 167.4 | 118.6 | 105.4 | 99.0 | 105.4 | 96.0 | 102.3 | 124.0 | 144.0 | 148.8 | 141.0 | 158.1 | 1,510 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 5.4 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 4.1 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Belén de los Andaquíes para niños
