La Descubierta facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Descubierta
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Town of La Descubierta
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 La Descubierta
Location in the Dominican Republic
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| Country | Dominican Republic | |
| Province | Independencia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 206.85 km2 (79.87 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 6,990 | |
| • Density | 33.793/km2 (87.52/sq mi) | |
| Climate | Aw | |
La Descubierta is a small and interesting town located in the Independencia province of the beautiful Dominican Republic. It's a place where about 7,000 people live, making it a friendly community. The town covers an area of about 207 square kilometers (about 80 square miles). It is known for its warm weather and its connection to the natural beauty of the Dominican Republic.
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What's the Weather Like in La Descubierta?
La Descubierta has a tropical savanna climate. This means it's usually warm or hot all year round! You'll find two main seasons: a wet season and a dry season.
Temperatures in La Descubierta
The temperatures in La Descubierta are generally high. During the day, the average high temperatures are around 32 to 35 degrees Celsius (about 90 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit). Even at night, it stays quite warm, with average low temperatures around 21 to 24 degrees Celsius (about 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest month is usually August, where temperatures can sometimes reach over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit)!
Rainfall in La Descubierta
La Descubierta gets a good amount of rain, especially during certain months. The wettest months are typically May and October, when the town receives over 100 millimeters (about 4 inches) of rain. The driest months are usually January and February, with very little rain. Even though it's a tropical climate, there are still days without rain. On average, the town sees rain about 60 days out of the year.
| Climate data for La Descubierta (1961–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 36.0 (96.8) |
37.0 (98.6) |
37.5 (99.5) |
39.4 (102.9) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.0 (100.4) |
39.0 (102.2) |
40.5 (104.9) |
39.0 (102.2) |
38.5 (101.3) |
38.0 (100.4) |
35.5 (95.9) |
40.5 (104.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.8 (89.2) |
32.4 (90.3) |
33.2 (91.8) |
33.8 (92.8) |
33.8 (92.8) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.7 (94.5) |
34.8 (94.6) |
34.7 (94.5) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.1 (89.8) |
33.5 (92.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.0 (69.8) |
21.5 (70.7) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.8 (73.0) |
23.5 (74.3) |
24.0 (75.2) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.0 (75.2) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.3 (73.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
22.8 (73.0) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 15.5 (59.9) |
14.5 (58.1) |
17.5 (63.5) |
19.0 (66.2) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.5 (68.9) |
17.0 (62.6) |
20.0 (68.0) |
17.0 (62.6) |
12.0 (53.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
12.0 (53.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 16.0 (0.63) |
14.6 (0.57) |
32.6 (1.28) |
65.5 (2.58) |
112.2 (4.42) |
36.2 (1.43) |
37.1 (1.46) |
69.7 (2.74) |
80.5 (3.17) |
113.7 (4.48) |
52.0 (2.05) |
19.1 (0.75) |
649.2 (25.56) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 1.9 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 61.6 |
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See also
In Spanish: La Descubierta para niños
