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Suarez, Cauca
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Location of the municipality and town of Suarez, Cauca in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Suarez, Cauca in the Cauca Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Cauca Department
Population
 (Census 2018)
 • Total 19,690
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)
Climate Af

Suárez (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈswaɾes]) is a town and a municipality located in the Cauca Department of Colombia. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or a district in other countries. It includes both the main town and the surrounding rural areas. Suárez is home to nearly 20,000 people, according to the 2018 census.

Where is Suárez?

Suárez is found in the southwestern part of Colombia. It is part of the Cauca Department, which is one of the 32 departments that make up Colombia. Being in this region means Suárez is located in a diverse landscape, often with mountains, valleys, and rivers nearby.

What is the Climate Like?

The climate in Suárez is known as a tropical rainforest climate, or "Af" according to the Köppen climate classification. This means the area is warm and wet all year round.

Temperature in Suárez

The average temperature in Suárez is about 23 degrees Celsius (73 degrees Fahrenheit). Temperatures stay quite steady throughout the year. The highest temperatures usually reach around 28-30 degrees Celsius (82-86 degrees Fahrenheit). The lowest temperatures are typically around 16-18 degrees Celsius (61-64 degrees Fahrenheit).

Rainfall in Suárez

Suárez receives a lot of rain, which is typical for a tropical rainforest climate. The area gets over 2,300 millimeters (about 90 inches) of rain each year. Some months, like April, October, and November, are especially rainy. Even in the drier months, there is still a good amount of rainfall. This consistent rain helps to support lush plant life in the region.

Climate data for Suárez (Salvajina La), elevation 1,130 m (3,710 ft), (1971–2000)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 28.7
(83.7)
29.0
(84.2)
29.2
(84.6)
28.5
(83.3)
27.6
(81.7)
28.5
(83.3)
29.7
(85.5)
30.1
(86.2)
29.2
(84.6)
28.2
(82.8)
27.6
(81.7)
27.7
(81.9)
28.7
(83.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 23.2
(73.8)
23.0
(73.4)
23.3
(73.9)
22.9
(73.2)
22.6
(72.7)
23.0
(73.4)
23.5
(74.3)
23.6
(74.5)
23.3
(73.9)
22.8
(73.0)
23.0
(73.4)
23.0
(73.4)
23.1
(73.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 18.1
(64.6)
18.2
(64.8)
18.4
(65.1)
18.5
(65.3)
18.4
(65.1)
17.7
(63.9)
16.5
(61.7)
16.7
(62.1)
17.3
(63.1)
18.1
(64.6)
18.4
(65.1)
18.2
(64.8)
17.9
(64.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 162.2
(6.39)
162.3
(6.39)
212.3
(8.36)
269.1
(10.59)
244.2
(9.61)
147.9
(5.82)
87.5
(3.44)
99.8
(3.93)
188.3
(7.41)
279.8
(11.02)
293.2
(11.54)
224.0
(8.82)
2,370.6
(93.33)
Average precipitation days 15 15 17 20 20 15 11 11 16 22 21 18 202
Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales

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