Villa Dolores facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villa Dolores
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 Villa Dolores
Location in Argentina
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Córdoba |
| Department | San Javier |
| Founded | April 21, 1853 |
| Elevation | 584 m (1,916 ft) |
| Population
(2010 census)
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| • Total | 29,854 |
| Demonym(s) | Dolorense |
| Time zone | UTC−3 (ART) |
| CPA base |
X5870
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| Dialing code | +54 3544 |
| Website | Official website: https://web.archive.org/web/20130105160419/http://www.villadolores.gov.ar/portal1/ |
Villa Dolores is a city in Argentina. It is located in the southwestern part of the Córdoba province. About 29,854 people live there.
Even though it is a smaller city in Córdoba, it is very important. Many other provinces depend on Villa Dolores. It is known for growing and exporting a lot of potatoes. The city also enjoys wine, bringing it from Mendoza, Argentina's wine capital.
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Weather in Villa Dolores
The weather in Villa Dolores changes throughout the year. Summers are warm, and winters are mild. This section shows details about the temperatures and rainfall.
| Climate data for Villa Dolores (1991–2020, extremes 1961–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 43.4 (110.1) |
41.2 (106.2) |
38.2 (100.8) |
36.0 (96.8) |
31.1 (88.0) |
30.1 (86.2) |
33.0 (91.4) |
37.0 (98.6) |
39.5 (103.1) |
42.0 (107.6) |
41.2 (106.2) |
43.1 (109.6) |
43.4 (110.1) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 32.7 (90.9) |
31.0 (87.8) |
28.8 (83.8) |
24.8 (76.6) |
20.9 (69.6) |
18.4 (65.1) |
18.1 (64.6) |
21.6 (70.9) |
24.6 (76.3) |
27.9 (82.2) |
30.4 (86.7) |
32.2 (90.0) |
26.0 (78.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.4 (77.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
21.8 (71.2) |
17.8 (64.0) |
13.9 (57.0) |
10.7 (51.3) |
10.0 (50.0) |
13.0 (55.4) |
16.3 (61.3) |
20.1 (68.2) |
22.8 (73.0) |
24.7 (76.5) |
18.4 (65.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 18.4 (65.1) |
17.4 (63.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
12.7 (54.9) |
9.0 (48.2) |
5.6 (42.1) |
4.4 (39.9) |
6.5 (43.7) |
9.2 (48.6) |
12.8 (55.0) |
15.4 (59.7) |
17.4 (63.3) |
12.1 (53.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 5.5 (41.9) |
4.9 (40.8) |
2.8 (37.0) |
−4.5 (23.9) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
−3.9 (25.0) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
−1.0 (30.2) |
5.7 (42.3) |
−10.0 (14.0) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 111.3 (4.38) |
108.3 (4.26) |
93.0 (3.66) |
49.8 (1.96) |
18.4 (0.72) |
6.7 (0.26) |
6.7 (0.26) |
4.7 (0.19) |
19.9 (0.78) |
41.9 (1.65) |
77.3 (3.04) |
102.7 (4.04) |
640.7 (25.22) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 9.8 | 9.4 | 8.3 | 6.5 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 5.4 | 8.7 | 10.1 | 71.3 |
| Average snowy days | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 58.6 | 64.9 | 68.9 | 71.4 | 72.9 | 69.8 | 62.6 | 51.5 | 48.4 | 50.8 | 52.1 | 55.3 | 60.6 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 288.3 | 276.9 | 241.8 | 228.0 | 201.5 | 180.0 | 201.5 | 238.7 | 234.0 | 260.4 | 282.0 | 272.8 | 2,905.9 |
| Percent possible sunshine | 67 | 73 | 63 | 67 | 62 | 59 | 62 | 70 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 62 | 65 |
| Source 1: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: UNLP (sun only 1971–1980) | |||||||||||||
Fun Things to Do in Villa Dolores
Villa Dolores is a great place to visit, especially in January and February. This is when many tourists come to enjoy the city.
Nature and Views
The city is famous for its calm and peaceful surroundings. You can see amazing views of the Cordoba mountain range. It is a perfect spot for nature lovers.
Hidden Rivers and Streams
Villa Dolores also has many hidden rivers. These rivers have fresh, clear water. The water flows down from the mountain tops. One famous stream is called "La Piedra Pintada." It is a beautiful place to explore.
See also
In Spanish: Villa Dolores (Córdoba) para niños
