Catamayo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Catamayo
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 Catamayo
Location in Ecuador
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| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Loja Province |
| Canton | Catamayo Canton |
| Area | |
| • City | 14.71 km2 (5.68 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • City | 27,026 |
| • Density | 1,837.3/km2 (4,758.5/sq mi) |
| Time zone | ECT |
| Climate | BSh |
| Website | www.hcpl.gov.ec |
Catamayo is a lively city in Ecuador, a country in South America. It's found in the Loja Province, which is like a state or region. Catamayo is the main city, or "seat," of the Catamayo Canton. It's about 18 kilometers (11 miles) west of Loja, which is the capital city of the province. Catamayo also has its own airport, called Ciudad de Catamayo Airport, making it easy to visit.
Understanding Catamayo's Climate
The climate of a place tells us about its usual weather patterns. This includes how hot or cold it gets and how much rain falls. Catamayo has a special kind of climate called a hot semi-arid climate. This means it's generally warm all year round, but it doesn't get a lot of rain.
Temperatures in Catamayo
In Catamayo, the temperatures stay pretty warm throughout the year. The average high temperature is usually around 30 to 32 degrees Celsius (86 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit). Even at night, it stays mild, with average low temperatures around 16 to 17 degrees Celsius (61 to 63 degrees Fahrenheit). This makes Catamayo a place with a consistent warm climate.
Rainfall and Humidity
Catamayo doesn't get a lot of rain, especially during the middle of the year. The wettest months are usually February and March, but even then, the rainfall isn't very heavy. From July to August, it's very dry. The air can feel quite humid, especially in the wetter months, but it gets less humid during the drier parts of the year.
| Climate data for Catamayo (La Toma), elevation 1,238 m (4,062 ft), (1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.2 (88.2) |
31.3 (88.3) |
31.0 (87.8) |
30.7 (87.3) |
31.1 (88.0) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.7 (87.3) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.2 (90.0) |
32.2 (90.0) |
31.2 (88.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 23.7 (74.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.5 (74.3) |
23.3 (73.9) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.8 (74.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.7 (62.1) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.2 (61.2) |
16.3 (61.3) |
16.7 (62.1) |
17.2 (63.0) |
17.0 (62.6) |
16.7 (62.1) |
16.2 (61.2) |
16.8 (62.2) |
16.7 (62.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 36.0 (1.42) |
78.0 (3.07) |
79.0 (3.11) |
58.0 (2.28) |
22.0 (0.87) |
11.0 (0.43) |
2.0 (0.08) |
7.0 (0.28) |
16.0 (0.63) |
45.0 (1.77) |
25.0 (0.98) |
29.0 (1.14) |
408 (16.06) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 73 | 71 | 65 | 59 | 63 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| Source: FAO | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Catamayo para niños
