Colomi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Colomi
Qulumi
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 Colomi
Location in Bolivia
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| Country |  Bolivia |
| Department |  Cochabamba Department |
| Province | Chapare Province |
| Municipality | Colomi Municipality |
| Canton | Colomi Canton |
| Population
(2001)
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| • Total | 3,699 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) |
Colomi (which is called Qulumi in the local Quechua language) is a small town in the middle of Bolivia. It's located in the Cochabamba Department, which is like a state or region in Bolivia. Colomi is an important part of the Chapare Province.
This town is the main center for the Colomi Municipality. In 2001, about 3,699 people lived in Colomi. It's a quiet place, known for its natural beauty and unique climate.
Colomi's Climate
Colomi has a special kind of climate because it's high up in the mountains. The town is about 3,309 meters (10,856 feet) above sea level. This high elevation means the weather here is generally cool all year round.
Temperatures in Colomi
The average temperature in Colomi stays pretty steady throughout the year.
- During the day, the highest temperatures are usually around 14 to 15 degrees Celsius (about 57 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit).
- At night, the temperatures drop. The average low is around 7 to 10 degrees Celsius (45 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit) for most of the year.
- In the colder months, like June and July, it can get quite chilly. The average low temperatures can even go below freezing, around -0.5 to -0.6 degrees Celsius (30 to 31 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rainfall in Colomi
Colomi experiences a wet season and a dry season.
- The wettest months are from December to March. During this time, the town gets a lot of rain, sometimes over 100 millimeters (about 4 inches) in a month.
- The driest months are from May to August. In these months, there is very little rain, often less than 10 millimeters (less than half an inch).
This mix of cool temperatures and distinct wet and dry seasons makes Colomi's climate unique.
| Climate data for Colomi, elevation 3,309 m (10,856 ft) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 14.7 (58.5) |
14.8 (58.6) |
14.9 (58.8) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.6 (60.1) |
14.8 (58.6) |
15.1 (59.2) |
15.2 (59.4) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.1 (59.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 10.1 (50.2) |
10.4 (50.7) |
10.4 (50.7) |
10.3 (50.5) |
8.8 (47.8) |
7.6 (45.7) |
7.0 (44.6) |
8.0 (46.4) |
8.6 (47.5) |
9.3 (48.7) |
10.2 (50.4) |
10.2 (50.4) |
9.2 (48.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 5.4 (41.7) |
6.0 (42.8) |
5.8 (42.4) |
5.6 (42.1) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−0.6 (30.9) |
−0.5 (31.1) |
0.8 (33.4) |
1.9 (35.4) |
3.3 (37.9) |
5.2 (41.4) |
4.8 (40.6) |
3.3 (37.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 144.7 (5.70) |
107.7 (4.24) |
83.3 (3.28) |
26.7 (1.05) |
6.8 (0.27) |
7.1 (0.28) |
13.8 (0.54) |
7.4 (0.29) |
22.0 (0.87) |
29.5 (1.16) |
36.0 (1.42) |
98.1 (3.86) |
583.1 (22.96) |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia (precipitation 1999–2011) | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Colomi para niños
