Portachuelo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Portachuelo
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| Country |  Bolivia |
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| Area | |||
| • Total | 413 sq mi (1,069 km2) | ||
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 14,091 | ||
| • Density | 34.140/sq mi (13.181/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-4 (BOT) | ||
Portachuelo is a small town located in the country of Bolivia. It is home to about 14,000 people. This town is part of the Santa Cruz Department. It covers an area of about 1,069 square kilometers.
Climate in Portachuelo
The weather in Portachuelo is generally warm and humid. It has a tropical climate. This means it gets a lot of rain, especially during certain months.
Temperature and Seasons
The temperature in Portachuelo stays warm all year. The hottest months are usually from October to March. During these months, the average high temperature is around 30 to 31 degrees Celsius (about 86 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest months are June and July. Even then, the average high is still around 25 to 26 degrees Celsius (about 78 degrees Fahrenheit).
Rainfall and Humidity
Portachuelo receives a lot of rain. The wettest months are December, January, and February. During these months, it can rain over 200 millimeters (about 8 inches) per month. The driest month is July, but it still gets some rain. The air is quite humid throughout the year. This is common for places with a tropical climate.
| Climate data for Portachuelo, elevation 289 m (948 ft), (1975–2009) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.1 (88.0) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.3 (86.5) |
29.4 (84.9) |
26.6 (79.9) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.6 (78.1) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28.9 (84.0) |
30.5 (86.9) |
30.2 (86.4) |
30.2 (86.4) |
28.9 (84.0) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 24.7 (76.5) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.0 (73.4) |
20.4 (68.7) |
19.4 (66.9) |
19.4 (66.9) |
21.1 (70.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
23.7 (74.7) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.1 (75.4) |
22.5 (72.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.2 (64.8) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.8 (64.0) |
16.7 (62.1) |
14.2 (57.6) |
13.3 (55.9) |
13.1 (55.6) |
14.1 (57.4) |
15.8 (60.4) |
17.0 (62.6) |
17.7 (63.9) |
18.0 (64.4) |
16.1 (61.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 222.3 (8.75) |
235.2 (9.26) |
167.1 (6.58) |
103.3 (4.07) |
84.0 (3.31) |
61.8 (2.43) |
40.7 (1.60) |
55.3 (2.18) |
71.5 (2.81) |
130.8 (5.15) |
173.9 (6.85) |
244.5 (9.63) |
1,590.4 (62.62) |
| Average precipitation days | 9.6 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 9.8 | 73.4 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 65.4 | 65.0 | 65.4 | 65.2 | 65.1 | 65.9 | 64.9 | 64.3 | 62.8 | 63.8 | 64.3 | 65.2 | 64.8 |
| Source: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología de Bolivia | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Portachuelo para niños
