Belmira facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Belmira
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Location of the municipality and town of Belmira in the Antioquia Department of Colombia
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 Belmira
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Antioquia Department |
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| Subregion | Northern | ||
| Elevation | 2,550 m (8,370 ft) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Belmira is a cool town and a municipality in the northern part of the Antioquia region of Colombia. It's like a small local government area. This town is about 62 kilometers away from the big city of Medellin. Belmira sits very high up, at 2,550 meters (about 8,370 feet) above sea level. Imagine living above the clouds!
Belmira's Climate and Weather
Belmira has a special kind of weather called a cold subtropical highland climate. This means it's usually cool, not too hot or too cold. The town gets a lot of rain all year round. So, don't forget your umbrella if you visit!
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.7 (69.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.6 (69.1) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.3 (68.5) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.7 (67.5) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.6 (69.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 15.1 (59.2) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.9 (60.6) |
16.1 (61.0) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.0 (59.0) |
14.9 (58.8) |
14.8 (58.6) |
15.4 (59.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.5 (49.1) |
9.9 (49.8) |
10.6 (51.1) |
11.2 (52.2) |
11.2 (52.2) |
10.8 (51.4) |
10.2 (50.4) |
10.1 (50.2) |
10.1 (50.2) |
10.4 (50.7) |
10.1 (50.2) |
9.3 (48.7) |
10.3 (50.5) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 89.5 (3.52) |
114.3 (4.50) |
175.2 (6.90) |
231.6 (9.12) |
262.0 (10.31) |
165.6 (6.52) |
154.1 (6.07) |
153.1 (6.03) |
210.4 (8.28) |
248.3 (9.78) |
209.6 (8.25) |
134.1 (5.28) |
2,147.8 (84.56) |
| Average rainy days | 9 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 189 |
Fun Festivals in Belmira
Every December, Belmira hosts a super fun event called the Fiestas De La Trucha. This festival is all about trout! It includes a fishing competition where people try to catch the biggest fish. There are also awesome musical performances by local artists. It's a great time to visit and experience the local culture.
See also
In Spanish: Belmira para niños
