Tona, Santander facts for kids
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Tona, Santander
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Location of the municipality and town of Tona, Santander in the Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Tona is a town and a municipality (a type of local government area) located in the Santander Department in northeastern Colombia. It's a place known for its cool climate and beautiful natural surroundings.
Climate in Tona
Tona has a cool climate because it is located high up in the mountains. The weather here doesn't change much throughout the year. It's usually mild, not too hot and not too cold.
Temperatures in Tona
The average temperature in Tona is around 8.8 degrees Celsius (about 48 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are usually March and April, while the coolest are June and July. Even in the warmest months, the temperature rarely gets very high. Nights can be quite chilly, especially in January and February.
Rainfall and Humidity
Tona receives a good amount of rain, especially from April to October. These months have the most rainy days. The air is often humid, meaning there's a lot of moisture in the air. This humidity keeps the plants green and helps the local ecosystem thrive.
| Climate data for Tona (Berlin Automatica), elevation 3,214 m (10,545 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) | 14.5 (58.1) |
14.7 (58.5) |
14.9 (58.8) |
14.3 (57.7) |
13.8 (56.8) |
12.9 (55.2) |
12.3 (54.1) |
12.8 (55.0) |
13.5 (56.3) |
13.5 (56.3) |
13.5 (56.3) |
13.9 (57.0) |
13.7 (56.7) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 8.5 (47.3) |
8.7 (47.7) |
9.0 (48.2) |
9.3 (48.7) |
9.2 (48.6) |
8.8 (47.8) |
8.4 (47.1) |
8.7 (47.7) |
8.9 (48.0) |
9.0 (48.2) |
9.0 (48.2) |
8.7 (47.7) |
8.8 (47.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.7 (35.1) |
2.6 (36.7) |
3.7 (38.7) |
5.4 (41.7) |
5.9 (42.6) |
5.8 (42.4) |
5.4 (41.7) |
5.4 (41.7) |
5.2 (41.4) |
5.2 (41.4) |
4.6 (40.3) |
3.1 (37.6) |
4.5 (40.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 14.0 (0.55) |
23.9 (0.94) |
36.4 (1.43) |
81.5 (3.21) |
92.3 (3.63) |
59.0 (2.32) |
55.7 (2.19) |
68.0 (2.68) |
94.1 (3.70) |
99.7 (3.93) |
54.0 (2.13) |
19.6 (0.77) |
698.2 (27.49) |
| Average precipitation days | 6 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 175 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 84 | 84 | 85 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 87 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 223.2 | 180.7 | 161.2 | 114.0 | 108.5 | 105.0 | 124.0 | 133.3 | 132.0 | 127.1 | 147.0 | 198.4 | 1,754.4 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 7.2 | 6.4 | 5.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 6.4 | 4.8 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
Find out more about Tona (Santander) in Spanish for kids: Tona (Santander) para niños
