Cushamen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cushamen
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 Cushamen
Location in Argentina
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| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Chubut |
| Department | Cushamen |
| Elevation | 580 m (1,900 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 580 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
U9211
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| Dialing code | +54 2945 |
| Climate | Csb |
Cushamen is a small town in Chubut Province, Argentina. It is the main town of the Cushamen Department. This town is found in the wide, open plains of Patagonia. Its name comes from the Mapuche language, meaning "place of solitude."
Cushamen is also home to a special museum. This museum shows off cool old items. These include pottery and woven fabrics made by local people. It helps visitors learn about the history and culture of the area.
About Cushamen
Cushamen is located in a beautiful part of Argentina. It sits in the vast region known as Patagonia. This area is famous for its wide-open spaces and unique landscapes. The town is an important center for the surrounding communities.
What's in a Name?
The name "Cushamen" has a special meaning. It comes from the Mapuche language. The Mapuche are an indigenous group of people from parts of Argentina and Chile. In their language, "Cushamen" means "place of solitude." This name fits the quiet, natural surroundings of the town.
Local Culture and History
The town has a Regional Indigenous Museum. This museum is a great place to visit. It displays many interesting artifacts. You can see old pottery and beautiful woven fabrics. These items tell stories about the history and traditions of the local people. It's a way to connect with the past.
Cushamen's Climate
Cushamen has a special type of weather. It is known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has warm, dry summers. The winters are cool and wet. This climate is common in areas like the Mediterranean Sea region.
The weather can change quite a bit throughout the year. Summers are generally pleasant. Winters can get cold, sometimes even below freezing. Rain is not very common, especially in the warmer months.
| Climate data for Cushamen | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 37.6 (99.7) |
36.4 (97.5) |
35.4 (95.7) |
28.3 (82.9) |
24.1 (75.4) |
17.6 (63.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
20.9 (69.6) |
24.9 (76.8) |
30.0 (86.0) |
32.2 (90.0) |
36.6 (97.9) |
37.6 (99.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 27.7 (81.9) |
25.5 (77.9) |
23.7 (74.7) |
18.5 (65.3) |
13.4 (56.1) |
10.8 (51.4) |
9.6 (49.3) |
11.8 (53.2) |
14.7 (58.5) |
19.7 (67.5) |
21.6 (70.9) |
24.9 (76.8) |
18.8 (65.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.0 (66.2) |
16.9 (62.4) |
14.7 (58.5) |
10.0 (50.0) |
6.8 (44.2) |
4.6 (40.3) |
3.5 (38.3) |
4.9 (40.8) |
7.2 (45.0) |
11.0 (51.8) |
13.5 (56.3) |
16.6 (61.9) |
11.0 (51.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 9.9 (49.8) |
8.5 (47.3) |
6.1 (43.0) |
2.9 (37.2) |
1.3 (34.3) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
−1.7 (28.9) |
−0.8 (30.6) |
0.6 (33.1) |
2.3 (36.1) |
5.1 (41.2) |
7.7 (45.9) |
3.7 (38.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 2.0 (35.6) |
1.0 (33.8) |
−3.6 (25.5) |
−8.6 (16.5) |
−11.4 (11.5) |
−14.0 (6.8) |
−12.3 (9.9) |
−13.1 (8.4) |
−13.1 (8.4) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−3.7 (25.3) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
−14.0 (6.8) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 10.6 (0.42) |
12.4 (0.49) |
10.8 (0.43) |
9.9 (0.39) |
26.6 (1.05) |
20.7 (0.81) |
19.0 (0.75) |
22.6 (0.89) |
6.3 (0.25) |
2.3 (0.09) |
5.5 (0.22) |
13.2 (0.52) |
118.5 (4.67) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 40.4 | 46.6 | 49.2 | 57.7 | 67.5 | 70.5 | 70.0 | 64.4 | 55.5 | 47.1 | 46.5 | 43.4 | 55.4 |
| Source: Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria | |||||||||||||
See also
- Chubut Province
- Patagonia
- Mapuche language
In Spanish: Cushamen para niños
