Iquira facts for kids
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Iquira
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Iquira in the Huila Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Huila Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 521 km2 (201 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 9,064 | |
| • Density | 17.397/km2 (45.06/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Iquira is a charming town and municipality located in the Huila Department of Colombia. It is a place where people live and work, and it is part of the larger country of Colombia. Iquira covers an area of about 521 square kilometers. It is home to around 9,064 people, based on the 2018 census.
Climate in Iquira
Iquira has a warm and generally wet climate. The weather can change a bit depending on how high up you are.
Weather in Lower Areas
In the lower parts of Iquira, around 1,095 meters (about 3,590 feet) above sea level, the weather is quite warm. Daytime temperatures usually stay between 27 and 28 degrees Celsius (around 81 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit) all year. Nights are cooler, with temperatures around 19 degrees Celsius (about 66 degrees Fahrenheit).
It rains a lot in these lower areas. The wettest months are usually from November to April. Even in the drier months, like July and August, there is still some rain. The sun shines for about 4 to 5 hours each day on average.
Weather in Higher Areas
In the higher parts of Iquira, like Terpeya, which is about 1,650 meters (about 5,410 feet) above sea level, it is a bit cooler. Daytime temperatures are usually around 22 to 24 degrees Celsius (about 72 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit). Nighttime temperatures are around 15 to 16 degrees Celsius (about 59 to 61 degrees Fahrenheit).
These higher areas also get a lot of rain. The wettest months are similar to the lower areas, from November to April. The air in these higher places is often quite humid, meaning it feels moist.
| Climate data for Iquira, elevation 1,095 m (3,593 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) | 27.4 (81.3) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.5 (81.5) |
28.0 (82.4) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.1 (80.8) |
27.6 (81.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 23.1 (73.6) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.5 (74.3) |
22.8 (73.0) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.2 (73.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.3 (66.7) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.2 (66.6) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.0 (66.2) |
19.0 (66.2) |
19.2 (66.6) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.1 (66.4) |
19.2 (66.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 191.2 (7.53) |
183.6 (7.23) |
203.3 (8.00) |
213.7 (8.41) |
168.3 (6.63) |
60.3 (2.37) |
43.6 (1.72) |
37.6 (1.48) |
84.0 (3.31) |
197.5 (7.78) |
278.9 (10.98) |
256.2 (10.09) |
1,918.2 (75.52) |
| Average precipitation days | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 183 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 164.3 | 135.5 | 120.9 | 132.0 | 139.5 | 147.0 | 136.4 | 155.0 | 147.0 | 148.8 | 126.0 | 145.7 | 1,698.1 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 5.3 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Iquira (Terpeya Colombia), elevation 1,650 m (5,410 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) | 22.9 (73.2) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
24.0 (75.2) |
24.6 (76.3) |
23.5 (74.3) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.1 (71.8) |
23.2 (73.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 18.7 (65.7) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.9 (66.0) |
19.0 (66.2) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.6 (65.5) |
19.0 (66.2) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.1 (66.4) |
18.5 (65.3) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.9 (66.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.5 (59.9) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.9 (60.6) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.1 (61.0) |
15.6 (60.1) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.6 (60.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 223.2 (8.79) |
211.7 (8.33) |
255.5 (10.06) |
221.2 (8.71) |
187.5 (7.38) |
89.5 (3.52) |
74.4 (2.93) |
46.1 (1.81) |
99.1 (3.90) |
176.5 (6.95) |
265.4 (10.45) |
228.0 (8.98) |
2,077.9 (81.81) |
| Average precipitation days | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 232 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 87 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 81 | 79 | 75 | 75 | 82 | 88 | 88 | 83 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Íquira para niños
