Gigante, Huila facts for kids
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Gigante, Huila
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Gigante, Huila in the Huila Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Huila Department | |
| Population
(2020 est.)
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| • Total | 36,055 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Gigante is a town and a municipality in the Huila Department of Colombia. A municipality is like a county or a district. It includes both the main town and the surrounding rural areas. In 2020, about 36,055 people lived in Gigante.
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Understanding Gigante's Location
Gigante is located in the beautiful country of Colombia. Colombia is in South America. The Huila Department is one of the many regions in Colombia. Gigante is known for its natural beauty and its friendly community.
What is the Climate Like in Gigante?
The climate describes the usual weather in a place over a long time. Gigante has a warm and mild climate. This is because it is located in a tropical region. The temperature does not change much throughout the year.
Temperature in Gigante
The average temperature in Gigante is around 19.9 degrees Celsius (about 68 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are usually September and February. The coolest months are July and June. Even in the coolest months, it is still quite warm.
Rainfall and Humidity
Gigante receives a good amount of rain each year. The rainiest months are usually October, May, and April. The driest months are August and September. The air in Gigante is often quite humid. This means there is a lot of moisture in the air.
Sunshine Hours
Gigante gets a fair amount of sunshine. The sunniest months are often January and December. Even during the rainy season, there are still sunny periods.
| Climate data for Gigante (Jorge Villamil), elevation 1,500 m (4,900 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) | 24.8 (76.6) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.8 (74.8) |
24.7 (76.5) |
25.5 (77.9) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.7 (76.5) |
24.7 (76.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 20.1 (68.2) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.2 (68.4) |
20.2 (68.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.6 (67.3) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.6 (67.3) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.9 (67.8) |
19.9 (67.8) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.9 (67.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 16.2 (61.2) |
16.5 (61.7) |
16.6 (61.9) |
16.7 (62.1) |
16.5 (61.7) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.9 (60.6) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.2 (61.2) |
16.2 (61.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 83.7 (3.30) |
98.2 (3.87) |
131.9 (5.19) |
138.9 (5.47) |
140.6 (5.54) |
108.9 (4.29) |
84.2 (3.31) |
65.1 (2.56) |
72.0 (2.83) |
153.2 (6.03) |
120.6 (4.75) |
89.3 (3.52) |
1,286.8 (50.66) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 78 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 77 | 76 | 73 | 72 | 78 | 80 | 79 | 77 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 111.6 | 81.9 | 86.8 | 84.0 | 93.0 | 87.0 | 89.9 | 102.3 | 99.0 | 89.9 | 93.0 | 111.6 | 1,130 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 3.6 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Gigante (Huila) para niños
