Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria facts for kids
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Guadalupe Victoria
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Municipal seat and city
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 Guadalupe Victoria
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Durango |
| Municipality | Guadalupe Victoria |
| Elevation | 2,002 m (6,568 ft) |
| Population
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| • Total | 16,506 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Guadalupe Victoria is a city in Mexico. It is located in the north-western state of Durango. The city is also the main town, or "seat," of the Guadalupe Victoria Municipality.
In 2010, about 16,506 people lived in Guadalupe Victoria. This makes it an important center for the area. The city is named after Guadalupe Victoria, who was the first president of Mexico.
Geography
Guadalupe Victoria is found in the state of Durango. This state is in the north-western part of Mexico. The city sits at a high elevation of about 2,002 meters (6,568 feet) above sea level. Being so high up can affect its weather.
Climate
The climate of Guadalupe Victoria changes throughout the year. It has warm summers and cool winters. Most of the rain falls during the summer months.
The hottest month is usually June, with average high temperatures around 29.4°C (84.9°F). The coldest month is January, with average low temperatures around 1.7°C (35.1°F). Sometimes, it can get very hot, reaching 43°C (109°F) in June. It can also get very cold, dropping to -14°C (7°F) in December.
The city gets most of its rain in July and August. These are the wettest months. The driest months are February, March, and April. Knowing the climate helps people understand what to expect from the weather.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
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| Record high °C (°F) | 31.0 (87.8) |
30.0 (86.0) |
34.0 (93.2) |
35.0 (95.0) |
40.0 (104.0) |
43.0 (109.4) |
37.0 (98.6) |
35.0 (95.0) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.0 (93.2) |
32.0 (89.6) |
34.0 (93.2) |
43.0 (109.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 20.2 (68.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
24.5 (76.1) |
27.4 (81.3) |
29.6 (85.3) |
29.4 (84.9) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.5 (77.9) |
25.0 (77.0) |
23.4 (74.1) |
20.5 (68.9) |
25.0 (77.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 11.0 (51.8) |
12.2 (54.0) |
14.8 (58.6) |
17.7 (63.9) |
20.4 (68.7) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.6 (67.3) |
18.7 (65.7) |
16.6 (61.9) |
13.8 (56.8) |
11.4 (52.5) |
16.5 (61.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.7 (35.1) |
2.8 (37.0) |
5.1 (41.2) |
8.1 (46.6) |
11.1 (52.0) |
13.4 (56.1) |
13.1 (55.6) |
13.1 (55.6) |
11.9 (53.4) |
8.2 (46.8) |
4.3 (39.7) |
2.4 (36.3) |
7.9 (46.2) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −13.0 (8.6) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−8.0 (17.6) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
0.5 (32.9) |
4.0 (39.2) |
6.0 (42.8) |
7.0 (44.6) |
2.0 (35.6) |
−4.0 (24.8) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−14.0 (6.8) |
−14.0 (6.8) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 18.5 (0.73) |
5.4 (0.21) |
4.5 (0.18) |
5.2 (0.20) |
16.1 (0.63) |
65.5 (2.58) |
113.5 (4.47) |
130.3 (5.13) |
78.5 (3.09) |
32.7 (1.29) |
12.6 (0.50) |
14.5 (0.57) |
497.3 (19.58) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 7.5 | 12.4 | 11.8 | 8.9 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 55.8 |
| Source: Servicio Meteorológico National | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Ciudad Guadalupe Victoria (Durango) para niños
