Santa Lucía, Atlántico facts for kids
Santa Lucía is a small town and municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Atlántico department. The town sits on the northern side of the Dique Canal. This canal is an important waterway in the region. Santa Lucía is a quiet place with a warm climate.
Quick facts for kids
Santa Lucía
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Santa Lucía in the Department of Atlántico.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Region | Caribbean | |
| Department | Atlántico | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 50 km2 (20 sq mi) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 12,650 | |
| • Density | 253/km2 (660/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
| Website | www.santalucia-atlantico.gov.co/sitio.shtml |
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Climate in Santa Lucía
Santa Lucía has a generally hot and humid climate. This is typical for towns in the Caribbean region of Colombia. The weather stays warm all year round.
Temperature and Seasons
The average temperature in Santa Lucía is about 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest months are usually March and February. During these months, temperatures can reach up to 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit). Even the cooler months, like October, are still very warm.
Rainfall and Wet Season
Santa Lucía experiences a wet season and a dry season. The wet season usually runs from April to November. During these months, the town gets more rain. October is often the wettest month. The dry season is from December to March. There is much less rain during this time.
| Climate data for Santa Lucía (Sta Lucia Gja), elevation 5 m (16 ft), (1971–2000) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 34.8 (94.6) |
35.5 (95.9) |
36.0 (96.8) |
34.9 (94.8) |
33.6 (92.5) |
33.6 (92.5) |
34.4 (93.9) |
33.9 (93.0) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.0 (91.4) |
34.1 (93.4) |
34.1 (93.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 28.4 (83.1) |
28.7 (83.7) |
29.1 (84.4) |
28.8 (83.8) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.2 (82.8) |
28.4 (83.1) |
28.1 (82.6) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.3 (81.1) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.9 (82.2) |
28.2 (82.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 21.7 (71.1) |
22.1 (71.8) |
22.8 (73.0) |
23.5 (74.3) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.9 (75.0) |
23.1 (73.6) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.3 (73.9) |
23.1 (73.6) |
22.4 (72.3) |
23.1 (73.6) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 7.7 (0.30) |
12.2 (0.48) |
23.0 (0.91) |
76.7 (3.02) |
144.3 (5.68) |
117.2 (4.61) |
87.1 (3.43) |
116.2 (4.57) |
122.6 (4.83) |
167.2 (6.58) |
76.0 (2.99) |
30.7 (1.21) |
980.9 (38.62) |
| Average precipitation days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 4 | 99 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Santa Lucía (Atlántico) para niños
