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Location of the municipality and town of Vetas in the Santander Department of Colombia.
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department | Santander Department | ||
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| • Total | 2,114 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Vetas is a small town and a special area called a municipality in northeastern Colombia. It is located in the Santander Department. About 2,114 people live in Vetas.
What is the Climate Like in Vetas?
Vetas has a unique type of weather called an alpine tundra climate. This means it's very cold all year round. The temperatures don't change much, staying cool or chilly.
Rainfall and Temperatures in Vetas
Even though it's cold, Vetas gets a moderate amount of rain. It's not usually heavy, but it can be steady. This climate is typical for high mountain areas.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 13.4 (56.1) |
13.7 (56.7) |
13.8 (56.8) |
13.1 (55.6) |
12.6 (54.7) |
11.8 (53.2) |
11.3 (52.3) |
12.0 (53.6) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.5 (54.5) |
12.6 (54.7) |
12.9 (55.2) |
12.7 (54.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 7.4 (45.3) |
7.9 (46.2) |
8.6 (47.5) |
8.9 (48.0) |
8.8 (47.8) |
8.4 (47.1) |
7.8 (46.0) |
8.2 (46.8) |
8.5 (47.3) |
8.6 (47.5) |
8.3 (46.9) |
7.7 (45.9) |
8.3 (46.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 1.4 (34.5) |
2.2 (36.0) |
3.4 (38.1) |
4.7 (40.5) |
5.0 (41.0) |
5.0 (41.0) |
4.4 (39.9) |
4.4 (39.9) |
4.5 (40.1) |
4.8 (40.6) |
4.1 (39.4) |
2.6 (36.7) |
3.9 (39.0) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 23.5 (0.93) |
34.7 (1.37) |
58.9 (2.32) |
132.3 (5.21) |
121.7 (4.79) |
61.9 (2.44) |
44.9 (1.77) |
69.0 (2.72) |
104.7 (4.12) |
129.5 (5.10) |
93.4 (3.68) |
32.1 (1.26) |
906.6 (35.71) |
| Average rainy days | 4 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 123 |
See also
- In Spanish: Vetas para niños
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