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Tauramena
Municipality and town
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Official seal of Tauramena
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Location of the municipality and town of Tauramena in the Casanare Department of Colombia.
Location of the municipality and town of Tauramena in the Casanare Department of Colombia.
Country  Colombia
Department Casanare Department
Population
 (Census 2018)
 • Total 21,709
Time zone UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time)

Tauramena is a lively town and a municipality located in the beautiful Casanare Department in Colombia. It is a place where many people live and work. In 2018, about 21,709 people called Tauramena home. This town is an important part of the Casanare region.

Understanding Tauramena's Climate

Tauramena has a special type of weather called a tropical monsoon climate. This means it has two main seasons. One season is very rainy, and the other is much drier.

Rainy and Dry Seasons

From April to November, Tauramena experiences heavy rainfall. This is its wet season, where the plants grow lush and green. The dry season runs from December to March. During these months, there is much less rain.

Temperature and Humidity

The temperatures in Tauramena stay warm all year round. They usually range from about 20 to 32 degrees Celsius (68 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit). The air is often quite humid, especially during the rainy months.

The table below shows more details about Tauramena's weather. It includes average temperatures and how much rain falls each month.

Climate data for Tauramena, elevation 460 m (1,510 ft), (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31.4
(88.5)
32.0
(89.6)
31.7
(89.1)
30.2
(86.4)
29.6
(85.3)
28.9
(84.0)
28.7
(83.7)
29.2
(84.6)
29.8
(85.6)
30.2
(86.4)
30.1
(86.2)
30.4
(86.7)
30.1
(86.2)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.2
(79.2)
26.5
(79.7)
26.3
(79.3)
25.5
(77.9)
25.2
(77.4)
24.8
(76.6)
24.4
(75.9)
24.9
(76.8)
25.3
(77.5)
25.5
(77.9)
25.6
(78.1)
25.9
(78.6)
25.5
(77.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.7
(69.3)
21.3
(70.3)
21.8
(71.2)
21.4
(70.5)
21.0
(69.8)
20.8
(69.4)
20.5
(68.9)
20.6
(69.1)
20.6
(69.1)
20.8
(69.4)
20.9
(69.6)
20.8
(69.4)
20.9
(69.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 15.7
(0.62)
52.8
(2.08)
129.2
(5.09)
343.2
(13.51)
433.8
(17.08)
444.8
(17.51)
386.0
(15.20)
331.3
(13.04)
311.1
(12.25)
306.3
(12.06)
190.7
(7.51)
57.3
(2.26)
3,002.3
(118.20)
Average precipitation days 3 5 9 17 21 21 22 19 16 15 13 6 161
Average relative humidity (%) 77 75 73 81 83 85 84 84 82 81 82 81 81
Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales

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