Guatraché facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guatraché
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  La Pampa |
| Department | Guatraché |
| Population
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| • Total | 5.271 |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| Area code(s) | 02924 |
| Website | www.guatrache.gov.ar |
Guatraché is a town located in La Pampa Province in Argentina. It is a lively community with a rich history and a unique mix of cultures. About 5,271 people lived there in 2001.
History of Guatraché
Guatraché was officially started on April 19, 1908. However, people lived there even before that date. The first settlement was near the old train station. But because of floods, the town had to move to its current location.
Many different people helped build Guatraché. Families from Spain, Italy, France, and Germany came to live here. Native people also played a big part in the town's early days. Many of them joined the community as farm workers.
Guatraché is also special because it is home to one of the largest Mennonite communities in Argentina. Mennonites are a group of Christians known for their simple lifestyle.
Geography and Climate
Guatraché's Weather
The climate in Guatraché is generally warm. Summers are hot, and winters are cool. The hottest temperatures can reach over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in summer. In winter, temperatures can drop below freezing.
Guatraché gets a good amount of rain, especially from October to March. The driest months are usually June and July. The air humidity changes throughout the year, being higher in winter months.
| Climate data for Guatraché, La Pampa (1941–1970) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 44.7 (112.5) |
43.5 (110.3) |
40.6 (105.1) |
36.0 (96.8) |
30.5 (86.9) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.0 (75.2) |
29.7 (85.5) |
32.8 (91.0) |
35.7 (96.3) |
40.1 (104.2) |
42.5 (108.5) |
44.7 (112.5) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.5 (88.7) |
30.6 (87.1) |
26.2 (79.2) |
21.8 (71.2) |
17.1 (62.8) |
12.9 (55.2) |
13.1 (55.6) |
15.7 (60.3) |
18.4 (65.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
26.3 (79.3) |
29.9 (85.8) |
22.1 (71.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 23.2 (73.8) |
22.4 (72.3) |
19.0 (66.2) |
14.8 (58.6) |
10.7 (51.3) |
7.4 (45.3) |
6.9 (44.4) |
9.0 (48.2) |
11.4 (52.5) |
14.6 (58.3) |
18.6 (65.5) |
21.5 (70.7) |
15.0 (59.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14.6 (58.3) |
13.7 (56.7) |
11.3 (52.3) |
7.3 (45.1) |
4.6 (40.3) |
2.2 (36.0) |
1.1 (34.0) |
2.0 (35.6) |
4.0 (39.2) |
6.9 (44.4) |
10.7 (51.3) |
13.1 (55.6) |
7.6 (45.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 2.8 (37.0) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−3.4 (25.9) |
−4.3 (24.3) |
−7.1 (19.2) |
−11.0 (12.2) |
−12.8 (9.0) |
−11.2 (11.8) |
−8.5 (16.7) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−1.3 (29.7) |
0.7 (33.3) |
−12.8 (9.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 91.4 (3.60) |
75.2 (2.96) |
100.5 (3.96) |
68.4 (2.69) |
38.3 (1.51) |
22.2 (0.87) |
23.4 (0.92) |
26.8 (1.06) |
49.9 (1.96) |
79.4 (3.13) |
99.5 (3.92) |
94.0 (3.70) |
769.1 (30.28) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 47 | 51 | 62 | 67 | 74 | 80 | 76 | 66 | 63 | 64 | 59 | 50 | 63 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 72 | 72 | 66 | 61 | 53 | 45 | 44 | 53 | 51 | 58 | 62 | 66 | 59 |
| Source: Secretaria de Mineria | |||||||||||||
See also
- La Pampa Province
- Mennonites in Argentina
In Spanish: Guatraché para niños
