El Guamo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Guamo
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of El Guamo in the Bolívar Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Bolívar Department | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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El Guamo is a town and a special kind of area called a municipality in northern Colombia. It is located in the Bolívar Department. Think of a municipality like a county or district that includes a main town and the surrounding rural areas.
Climate in El Guamo
The climate of a place describes its usual weather patterns over a long time. El Guamo has a warm climate, which is typical for places near the equator. This means it's generally hot all year round.
Temperatures in El Guamo
The average temperature in El Guamo is around 28 degrees Celsius (about 82 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually February and March, when temperatures can reach over 36 degrees Celsius (around 97 degrees Fahrenheit). Even the coolest months, like October, are still very warm, with averages around 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rainfall and Humidity
El Guamo experiences a good amount of rain, especially from April to November. The wettest months are usually October and September. During these months, you can expect more rainy days. The air also tends to be quite humid, especially from May to November, meaning there's a lot of moisture in the air. This kind of climate is great for growing certain types of plants and crops.
| Climate data for El Guamo (Guamo El), elevation 75 m (246 ft), (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 35.7 (96.3) |
36.3 (97.3) |
36.2 (97.2) |
35.3 (95.5) |
33.7 (92.7) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.5 (94.1) |
34.2 (93.6) |
33.5 (92.3) |
32.6 (90.7) |
32.9 (91.2) |
34.2 (93.6) |
34.4 (93.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.1 (82.6) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.9 (84.0) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
28.1 (82.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.7 (69.3) |
21.5 (70.7) |
22.2 (72.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.2 (73.8) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.6 (72.7) |
21.6 (70.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 16.7 (0.66) |
24.7 (0.97) |
51.7 (2.04) |
115.0 (4.53) |
144.8 (5.70) |
124.0 (4.88) |
115.0 (4.53) |
145.5 (5.73) |
159.2 (6.27) |
176.7 (6.96) |
97.2 (3.83) |
45.2 (1.78) |
1,215.1 (47.84) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 116 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 71 | 69 | 70 | 74 | 79 | 80 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 77 | 77 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: El Guamo para niños
