San Cayetano, Cundinamarca facts for kids
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San Cayetano
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town inside Cundinamarca Department of Colombia
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 San Cayetano
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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San Cayetano is a town and a special area called a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca Department. This department is one of the many parts that make up the country of Colombia.
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What is the Climate Like in San Cayetano?
San Cayetano has a mild and consistent climate. This means the weather does not change much throughout the year. It is located at an elevation of about 2,150 meters (7,054 feet) above sea level. This high elevation helps keep the temperatures cool.
Temperatures in San Cayetano
The average temperature in San Cayetano is around 16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are usually August and September. The coolest months are January and February. Even so, the temperature differences are very small.
Rainfall and Humidity
San Cayetano experiences a good amount of rain. The wettest months are April and October. During these months, it can rain almost every day. The driest months are June, July, and August. The air is often quite humid, especially from March to May and in October and November.
How Much Sunshine Does San Cayetano Get?
The town gets a fair amount of sunshine. December and January are often the sunniest months. April and May tend to have less sunshine due to more clouds and rain.
| Climate data for San Cayetano, elevation 2,150 m (7,050 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) | 20.4 (68.7) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.3 (68.5) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.2 (70.2) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.6 (69.1) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 15.8 (60.4) |
15.9 (60.6) |
16.0 (60.8) |
16.2 (61.2) |
16.3 (61.3) |
16.4 (61.5) |
16.2 (61.2) |
16.3 (61.3) |
16.3 (61.3) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.1 (61.0) |
16.0 (60.8) |
16.1 (61.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 11.3 (52.3) |
11.6 (52.9) |
11.7 (53.1) |
12.2 (54.0) |
12.4 (54.3) |
12.2 (54.0) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.6 (52.9) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.7 (53.1) |
11.1 (52.0) |
11.7 (53.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 117.4 (4.62) |
137.9 (5.43) |
160.6 (6.32) |
192.7 (7.59) |
152.2 (5.99) |
41.9 (1.65) |
38.1 (1.50) |
38.3 (1.51) |
96.5 (3.80) |
219.6 (8.65) |
199.9 (7.87) |
152.8 (6.02) |
1,548 (60.9) |
| Average precipitation days | 14 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 188 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 85 | 86 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 84 | 87 | 88 | 86 | 86 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 164.3 | 129.9 | 111.6 | 93.0 | 105.4 | 132.0 | 148.8 | 142.6 | 123.0 | 120.9 | 123.0 | 161.2 | 1,555.7 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 5.3 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See Also
In Spanish: San Cayetano (Cundinamarca) para niños
