Guamo facts for kids
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Guamo
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Guamo in the Tolima Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Tolima Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 561 km2 (217 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 30,516 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Guamo is a town and a municipality located in the Tolima region of Colombia. It is a place where many people live and work. As of the 2018 census, about 30,516 people called Guamo their home. This makes it an important community in the Tolima department.
Climate in Guamo
The climate of a place tells us what the weather is usually like over a long time. Guamo has a warm climate because it is close to the Equator. The average temperature is about 27.9 degrees Celsius (82.2 degrees Fahrenheit).
Temperature and Rainfall
Guamo experiences warm temperatures throughout the year. The hottest months are usually July and August. During these months, the average high temperature can reach around 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest months are November and December, but they are still very warm.
It also gets a good amount of rain. The wettest months are April and May. During these times, there can be many rainy days. The driest months are July and August. Even in the drier months, some rain still falls.
Humidity and Sunshine
Humidity measures how much moisture is in the air. Guamo is generally quite humid, especially from April to May and in November and December. This means the air can feel sticky.
The town also gets a good amount of sunshine. Even with the rain, there are many sunny hours each month. This helps plants grow and keeps the area green.
| Climate data for Guamo, elevation 360 m (1,180 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) | 33.4 (92.1) |
33.6 (92.5) |
33.1 (91.6) |
32.1 (89.8) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.9 (93.0) |
35.0 (95.0) |
34.2 (93.6) |
32.4 (90.3) |
31.6 (88.9) |
32.0 (89.6) |
33.0 (91.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.9 (82.2) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.6 (81.7) |
28.3 (82.9) |
29.3 (84.7) |
28.7 (83.7) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.9 (82.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.7 (72.9) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.7 (72.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 83.4 (3.28) |
89.1 (3.51) |
111.3 (4.38) |
203.9 (8.03) |
186.1 (7.33) |
80.9 (3.19) |
52.5 (2.07) |
47.8 (1.88) |
112.5 (4.43) |
169.8 (6.69) |
155.6 (6.13) |
119.4 (4.70) |
1,386 (54.57) |
| Average precipitation days | 7 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 119 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 75 | 74 | 74 | 80 | 79 | 75 | 68 | 63 | 69 | 75 | 80 | 80 | 74 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 198.4 | 160.9 | 142.6 | 141.0 | 158.1 | 162.0 | 182.9 | 182.9 | 162.0 | 170.5 | 165.0 | 173.6 | 1,999.9 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.4 | 5.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Guamo para niños
