Norcasia, Caldas facts for kids
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Norcasia, Caldas
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Norcasia, Caldas in the Caldas Department of Colombia.
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 Norcasia, Caldas
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Caldas Department |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 211.24 km2 (81.56 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 700 m (2,300 ft) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
Norcasia is a small town and a municipality located in the beautiful Caldas Department of Colombia. It is known for its warm weather and lush green surroundings. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a borough, and a department is a larger region, like a state.
Norcasia is nestled in a part of Colombia that is rich in nature. It's a place where you can experience the true beauty of a tropical environment.
Climate
Norcasia has a very wet tropical rainforest climate. This means it's warm all year round and gets a lot of rain. The weather is usually hot and humid, perfect for the many plants and animals that live there.
The average temperature stays around 24-25 degrees Celsius (about 75-77 degrees Fahrenheit) throughout the year. The coolest months are usually October and November, while the warmest are February and August.
Rainfall is quite heavy in Norcasia, especially from March to May and again from October to November. These are the wettest periods, with lots of rain falling almost every day. Even in the drier months, like July, there is still a good amount of rain. This constant rain helps the rainforest thrive.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.6 (83.5) |
29.3 (84.7) |
28.9 (84.0) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.8 (83.8) |
29.5 (85.1) |
29.5 (85.1) |
28.9 (84.0) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.7 (83.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.6 (76.3) |
25.1 (77.2) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.8 (76.6) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.1 (77.2) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.1 (75.4) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.7 (76.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.7 (69.3) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.8 (69.5) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 215.0 (8.46) |
241.6 (9.51) |
301.3 (11.86) |
452.0 (17.80) |
397.6 (15.65) |
198.5 (7.81) |
169.0 (6.65) |
255.3 (10.05) |
328.0 (12.91) |
505.2 (19.89) |
485.2 (19.10) |
337.7 (13.30) |
3,886.4 (152.99) |
| Average rainy days | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 143 |
See also
- In Spanish: Norcasia para niños
