Planeta Rica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Planeta Rica
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Location of the municipality and town of Planeta Rica in the Córdoba Department of Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Córdoba Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Municipality and town | 1,141 km2 (441 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 4.48 km2 (1.73 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2020 est.)
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| • Municipality and town | 64,776 | ||
| • Density | 56.771/km2 (147.04/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 41,267 | ||
| • Urban density | 9,211/km2 (23,857/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
Planeta Rica is a town and municipality located in the Córdoba Department, in northern Colombia. It is a vibrant community where many people live and work. As of 2020, about 64,776 people called Planeta Rica home. This makes it an important town in the region.
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Understanding Planeta Rica's Climate
The climate of a place describes its usual weather over a long time. Planeta Rica has a warm climate throughout the year. It also experiences a rainy season and a drier season. This kind of climate is typical for areas close to the equator.
Temperature and Sunshine in Planeta Rica
Planeta Rica is generally warm, with average temperatures staying around 27 to 28 degrees Celsius (about 81 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit) all year. The warmest months are usually February and March. Even in the cooler months, it remains quite warm. The town also gets a good amount of sunshine, which is great for outdoor activities.
| Climate data for Planeta Rica, elevation 90 m (300 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) | 33.7 (92.7) |
34.7 (94.5) |
34.6 (94.3) |
33.5 (92.3) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.1 (89.8) |
32.0 (89.6) |
31.9 (89.4) |
31.7 (89.1) |
31.8 (89.2) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.7 (90.9) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27.8 (82.0) |
28.0 (82.4) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.2 (82.8) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.2 (81.0) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.7 (72.9) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.0 (73.4) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.9 (73.2) |
23.1 (73.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 13.3 (0.52) |
17.5 (0.69) |
49.0 (1.93) |
132.5 (5.22) |
208.9 (8.22) |
213.8 (8.42) |
205.2 (8.08) |
241.4 (9.50) |
192.6 (7.58) |
165.4 (6.51) |
100.2 (3.94) |
45.4 (1.79) |
1,531.8 (60.31) |
| Average precipitation days | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 118 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 78 | 77 | 76 | 78 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 195.3 | 172.2 | 155.0 | 129.0 | 130.2 | 147.0 | 170.5 | 173.6 | 138.0 | 148.8 | 153.0 | 176.7 | 1,889.3 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.3 | 6.1 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 5.2 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Planeta Rica (Centro Alegre), elevation 170 m (560 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) | 33.8 (92.8) |
34.0 (93.2) |
34.2 (93.6) |
33.7 (92.7) |
32.8 (91.0) |
33.0 (91.4) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.6 (90.7) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.1 (91.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.1 (82.6) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.8 (82.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.5 (72.5) |
22.9 (73.2) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.8 (73.0) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.7 (72.9) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.6 (72.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 58.2 (2.29) |
139.0 (5.47) |
113.4 (4.46) |
104.1 (4.10) |
140.9 (5.55) |
137.1 (5.40) |
131.5 (5.18) |
160.9 (6.33) |
156.4 (6.16) |
141.2 (5.56) |
225.8 (8.89) |
202.5 (7.97) |
1,711 (67.36) |
| Average precipitation days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 124 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 80 | 79 | 78 | 80 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
Rainfall and Humidity in Planeta Rica
Planeta Rica experiences a significant amount of rainfall each year. The rainiest months are typically from May to November. During these months, there are many days with precipitation. The air also feels quite humid, especially during the rainy season. This humidity is a common feature of tropical climates.
See also
In Spanish: Planeta Rica para niños
