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Prado, Tolima
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Prado, Tolima in the Tolima Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Tolima Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 448 km2 (173 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 321 m (1,053 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,607 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Prado is a town and a municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. It is located in the central part of Colombia. In 2017, about 7,607 people lived there. The town is known for its beautiful natural areas.
Climate in Prado: Weather Facts
Prado has a tropical climate, which means it's warm all year round. The average temperature is about 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit). This makes it a great place for outdoor activities.
| Climate data for Prado (Pst de Monta), elevation 349 m (1,145 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) | 33.1 (91.6) |
33.4 (92.1) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.4 (90.3) |
32.6 (90.7) |
33.2 (91.8) |
34.2 (93.6) |
35.0 (95.0) |
34.5 (94.1) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.2 (90.0) |
33.2 (91.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.0 (82.4) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.8 (82.0) |
28.2 (82.8) |
29.0 (84.2) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.0 (82.4) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.6 (81.7) |
28.0 (82.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.2 (72.0) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.5 (72.5) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.6 (70.9) |
22.0 (71.6) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.3 (72.1) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.2 (72.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 98.5 (3.88) |
137.1 (5.40) |
209.3 (8.24) |
193.5 (7.62) |
139.5 (5.49) |
61.4 (2.42) |
39.4 (1.55) |
38.6 (1.52) |
116.8 (4.60) |
240.5 (9.47) |
251.6 (9.91) |
207.3 (8.16) |
1,714.1 (67.48) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 122 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 77 | 76 | 77 | 79 | 79 | 76 | 72 | 66 | 69 | 75 | 79 | 79 | 75 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 201.5 | 163.7 | 148.8 | 138.0 | 148.8 | 162.0 | 179.8 | 182.9 | 162.0 | 176.7 | 171.0 | 186.0 | 2,021.2 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 6.5 | 5.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
The wettest months in Prado are usually October and November. During these months, there is a lot of rain. The driest months are July and August, with less rainfall. Even during the dry season, the weather stays warm.
See also
- In Spanish: Prado (Tolima) para niños
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