Puracé, Cauca facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puracé, Cauca
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Puracé in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Cauca Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 783 km2 (302 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 14,952 | |
| • Density | 19.096/km2 (49.46/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Climate | Cfb | |
| Website | http://www.purace-cauca.gov.co/ | |
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Puracé (pronounced pu-ra-SEH) is a town and a "municipality" (like a county or district) located in the Cauca Department of Colombia. It's a place with a rich history and a unique natural environment.
Back in 1853, an artist named Manuel María Paz painted a watercolor showing four local people from Puracé. They were wearing traditional straw hats and ruanas, which are like ponchos. This painting gives us a glimpse into the past of this interesting area.
What's the Weather Like in Puracé?
Puracé has a cool and often rainy climate, known as an oceanic climate (Cfb). This means it doesn't get too hot or too cold, and there's usually a good amount of rain throughout the year. The weather can vary a bit depending on how high up you are.
The tables below show more details about the climate in two different parts of Puracé: Paletara (higher up) and Santa Leticia (lower down).
| Climate data for Puracé (Paletara), elevation 2,900 m (9,500 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) | 16.1 (61.0) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.5 (59.9) |
14.9 (58.8) |
13.6 (56.5) |
14.6 (58.3) |
15.2 (59.4) |
16.1 (61.0) |
15.8 (60.4) |
15.5 (59.9) |
15.3 (59.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 11.4 (52.5) |
11.5 (52.7) |
11.4 (52.5) |
11.6 (52.9) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.2 (52.2) |
10.5 (50.9) |
10.6 (51.1) |
11.3 (52.3) |
11.5 (52.7) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.5 (52.7) |
11.3 (52.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 5.8 (42.4) |
5.8 (42.4) |
6.2 (43.2) |
6.3 (43.3) |
6.6 (43.9) |
6.6 (43.9) |
6.1 (43.0) |
6.2 (43.2) |
6.2 (43.2) |
6.3 (43.3) |
6.1 (43.0) |
5.7 (42.3) |
6.2 (43.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 72.3 (2.85) |
76.8 (3.02) |
81.9 (3.22) |
112.7 (4.44) |
110.1 (4.33) |
110.6 (4.35) |
146.9 (5.78) |
98.8 (3.89) |
71.5 (2.81) |
95.5 (3.76) |
99.9 (3.93) |
85.3 (3.36) |
1,141.8 (44.95) |
| Average precipitation days | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 242 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 88 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 120.9 | 93.2 | 77.5 | 69.0 | 74.4 | 66.0 | 62.0 | 74.4 | 72.0 | 77.5 | 90.0 | 114.7 | 991.6 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 3.9 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.7 | 2.7 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
| Climate data for Puracé (Sta Leticia), elevation 2,085 m (6,841 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) | 20.2 (68.4) |
20.1 (68.2) |
19.8 (67.6) |
19.9 (67.8) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.2 (66.6) |
18.7 (65.7) |
18.8 (65.8) |
19.5 (67.1) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.7 (67.5) |
19.9 (67.8) |
19.6 (67.3) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 16.1 (61.0) |
16.2 (61.2) |
16.0 (60.8) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.3 (59.5) |
15.4 (59.7) |
15.7 (60.3) |
15.9 (60.6) |
15.9 (60.6) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.9 (60.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.6 (52.9) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.9 (53.4) |
12.1 (53.8) |
12.0 (53.6) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.3 (52.3) |
11.3 (52.3) |
11.3 (52.3) |
11.5 (52.7) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.7 (53.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 94.2 (3.71) |
126.9 (5.00) |
165.8 (6.53) |
218.3 (8.59) |
199.7 (7.86) |
175.5 (6.91) |
148.0 (5.83) |
114.3 (4.50) |
117.9 (4.64) |
168.9 (6.65) |
146.0 (5.75) |
111.2 (4.38) |
1,763.9 (69.44) |
| Average precipitation days | 18 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 264 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 127.1 | 101.6 | 83.7 | 75.0 | 80.6 | 78.0 | 74.4 | 83.7 | 90.0 | 96.1 | 99.0 | 120.9 | 1,110.1 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 4.1 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.0 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Puracé-Coconuco para niños
