Sardinata facts for kids
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Sardinata
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town of Sardinata in the Norte de Santander Department of Colombia
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 Sardinata
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Norte de Santander Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Water | 1,451.17 km2 (560.30 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 320 m (1,050 ft) | |
| Population
(2015)
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| • Municipality and town | 22,632 | |
| • Urban | 9,188 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | |
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Sardinata is a town and a Colombian municipality. It is located in the Norte de Santander Department in Colombia. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district.
Climate in Sardinata
Sardinata has a warm climate. The weather here is usually hot and humid. This means there is a lot of moisture in the air.
Temperature
The average temperature in Sardinata is about 26.5 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are usually May to August. During these months, temperatures can reach over 34 degrees Celsius. The coolest months are December and January. Even then, the average high is around 30 degrees Celsius.
Rainfall
Sardinata gets a lot of rain throughout the year. The wettest months are October and November. During these months, it can rain more than 200 millimeters. The driest months are June and July. Even in these months, there is still some rain. On average, it rains about 149 days a year.
Humidity
The air in Sardinata is often very humid. This means it feels sticky and moist. Humidity levels are highest in November and December. They are lowest in July and August.
| Climate data for Sardinata, elevation 320 m (1,050 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) | 30.0 (86.0) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.0 (87.8) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.5 (92.3) |
33.8 (92.8) |
34.3 (93.7) |
33.5 (92.3) |
32.1 (89.8) |
30.9 (87.6) |
29.7 (85.5) |
32.0 (89.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.0 (77.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.1 (79.0) |
26.5 (79.7) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.2 (81.0) |
26.5 (79.7) |
25.9 (78.6) |
25.2 (77.4) |
26.5 (79.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.1 (68.2) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.3 (70.3) |
21.2 (70.2) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.2 (70.2) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 79.3 (3.12) |
86.9 (3.42) |
125.7 (4.95) |
185.8 (7.31) |
162.4 (6.39) |
59.3 (2.33) |
54.8 (2.16) |
118.2 (4.65) |
189.0 (7.44) |
265.6 (10.46) |
234.0 (9.21) |
144.1 (5.67) |
1,699.2 (66.90) |
| Average precipitation days | 8 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 149 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 83 | 81 | 81 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 77 | 82 | 85 | 85 | 79 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Sardinata para niños
