San Diego, Cesar facts for kids
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San Diego, Cesar
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Location of the municipality and town of San Diego in the Department of Cesar.
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| Country | Colombia | |
| Region | Caribbean | |
| Department | Cesar | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 687 km2 (265 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 18,531 | |
| • Density | 26.974/km2 (69.86/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 | |
| Website | alcaldiasandiego.com |
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San Diego is a lively town and municipality located in the Cesar Department of Colombia. It was founded a long time ago, on July 19, 1609. This makes it a place with a rich history and many stories to tell. San Diego is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its warm, welcoming community.
Understanding San Diego's Climate
San Diego experiences a tropical climate. This means it's generally warm all year round. The weather here is influenced by its location in the Caribbean Region of Colombia.
Temperature and Rainfall Patterns
The town has two main seasons: a dry season and a rainy season. During the dry season, the weather is sunny and hot. The rainy season brings more rainfall, which helps keep the land green and fertile.
The average temperature in San Diego is around 26.4 degrees Celsius (about 79.5 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually March and April. The coolest months are October and November.
Rainfall is heaviest from April to November. The driest months are January and February. This pattern of rain and sun helps shape the local plant life and farming activities.
| Climate data for San Diego (Rincon El), elevation 350 m (1,150 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) | 33.4 (92.1) |
34.3 (93.7) |
34.4 (93.9) |
33.4 (92.1) |
32.0 (89.6) |
32.1 (89.8) |
32.7 (90.9) |
32.5 (90.5) |
31.7 (89.1) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.1 (88.0) |
32.1 (89.8) |
32.6 (90.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26.1 (79.0) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.5 (79.7) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.6 (78.1) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.4 (79.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.4 (65.1) |
19.2 (66.6) |
20.2 (68.4) |
20.9 (69.6) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.6 (69.1) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.0 (68.0) |
19.0 (66.2) |
20.1 (68.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 13.1 (0.52) |
35.6 (1.40) |
52.6 (2.07) |
147.8 (5.82) |
201.5 (7.93) |
126.1 (4.96) |
105.1 (4.14) |
139.4 (5.49) |
158.2 (6.23) |
203.6 (8.02) |
133.4 (5.25) |
34.7 (1.37) |
1,351 (53.19) |
| Average precipitation days | 2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 141 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 72 | 70 | 69 | 73 | 79 | 80 | 76 | 77 | 80 | 81 | 80 | 77 | 76 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: San Diego (Cesar) para niños
