Repelón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Repelón
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Repelón in the Department of Atlántico.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Region | Caribbean | ||
| Department | Atlántico | ||
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(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 25,467 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 | ||
| Website | www.repelon-atlantico.gov.co/sitio.shtml |
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Repelón is a town and a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Atlántico Department. In 2018, about 25,467 people lived there. The town is led by its Mayor, Cesar Sanz Ujueta.
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Understanding Repelón's Climate
The climate of a place tells us what the weather is usually like over a long time. This includes how hot or cold it gets and how much rain falls. Repelón has a warm climate typical of the Caribbean region.
What are the Temperatures Like in Repelón?
Repelón is generally hot all year round. The average temperature is about 28.4 degrees Celsius (83.1 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually March and April, when temperatures can reach up to 36.4 degrees Celsius (97.5 degrees Fahrenheit). Even the coolest months, like October, are still warm, with average highs around 33.0 degrees Celsius (91.4 degrees Fahrenheit).
How Much Rain Does Repelón Get?
Repelón experiences both dry and rainy periods. The driest months are from December to March, with very little rain. The rainy season usually starts in April and lasts until November. The wettest months are often October and May, when the town receives the most rainfall. On average, Repelón gets about 894.2 millimeters (35.2 inches) of rain each year.
How Humid is Repelón?
Humidity tells us how much moisture is in the air. Repelón is quite humid, especially during the rainy season. The air feels most humid from September to November. During the drier months, the humidity is a bit lower, but it still feels warm and moist.
How Sunny is Repelón?
Repelón gets a good amount of sunshine throughout the year. Even during the rainy season, there are many sunny days. The sunniest months are usually January and February, with over 250 hours of sunshine. This means there are about 8 hours of sunshine each day during these months.
| Climate data for Repelón, elevation 10 m (33 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) | 35.4 (95.7) |
36.0 (96.8) |
36.4 (97.5) |
35.9 (96.6) |
34.4 (93.9) |
34.6 (94.3) |
34.9 (94.8) |
34.4 (93.9) |
33.8 (92.8) |
33.0 (91.4) |
33.2 (91.8) |
34.4 (93.9) |
34.7 (94.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.2 (82.8) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.8 (83.8) |
29.0 (84.2) |
28.6 (83.5) |
28.7 (83.7) |
28.7 (83.7) |
28.5 (83.3) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.7 (81.9) |
27.8 (82.0) |
28.1 (82.6) |
28.4 (83.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 22.8 (73.0) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.6 (76.3) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.4 (75.9) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.6 (74.5) |
24.0 (75.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 5.1 (0.20) |
7.3 (0.29) |
17.7 (0.70) |
49.7 (1.96) |
125.5 (4.94) |
105.9 (4.17) |
78.7 (3.10) |
108.6 (4.28) |
104.9 (4.13) |
161.5 (6.36) |
107.1 (4.22) |
22.2 (0.87) |
894.2 (35.20) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 93 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 72 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 75 | 76 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 257.3 | 225.8 | 220.1 | 180.0 | 161.2 | 174.0 | 198.4 | 189.1 | 153.0 | 148.8 | 168.0 | 220.1 | 2,295.8 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 8.3 | 8.0 | 7.1 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Repelón para niños
