Yacopí facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yacopí
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Municipality and town
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Location of the municipality and town in Cundinamarca
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 Yacopí
Location in Colombia
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| Country |  Colombia |
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| Department |  Cundinamarca |
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| Elevation | 1,416 m (4,646 ft) | ||
| Population
(Census 2018)
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| • Total | 10,887 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Colombia Standard Time) | ||
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Yacopí is a town and a special area called a municipality in Colombia. It is located in the Cundinamarca department. This region is known for its beautiful natural landscapes. In 2018, about 10,887 people lived in Yacopí.
What's the Weather Like in Yacopí?
Yacopí has a warm and humid climate. The weather stays fairly consistent throughout the year. This is typical for places close to the Equator. The town is located at an elevation of about 1,416 meters (4,646 feet) above sea level.
Temperatures in Yacopí
The average temperature in Yacopí is around 21 degrees Celsius (70 degrees Fahrenheit). The warmest months are usually July and August. The coolest months are generally January and December. Even so, the changes are not very big.
Rainfall and Sunshine
Yacopí receives a lot of rain, especially from April to May and again in October. These are the wettest periods. There are also many days with rain throughout the year. Despite the rain, Yacopí still gets a good amount of sunshine. The sunniest months are often July and August.
| Climate data for Yacopí, elevation 1,347 m (4,419 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) | 24.5 (76.1) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.7 (76.5) |
25.0 (77.0) |
25.2 (77.4) |
25.4 (77.7) |
25.7 (78.3) |
26.2 (79.2) |
25.7 (78.3) |
25.0 (77.0) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.5 (76.1) |
25.1 (77.2) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 20.8 (69.4) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.1 (70.0) |
21.4 (70.5) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.6 (70.9) |
21.8 (71.2) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.2 (70.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 17.1 (62.8) |
17.2 (63.0) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.5 (63.5) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.6 (63.7) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.1 (62.8) |
17.3 (63.1) |
17.4 (63.3) |
17.4 (63.3) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 103.5 (4.07) |
155.3 (6.11) |
223.5 (8.80) |
342.9 (13.50) |
326.0 (12.83) |
216.9 (8.54) |
162.8 (6.41) |
165.6 (6.52) |
257.5 (10.14) |
342.2 (13.47) |
266.7 (10.50) |
156.7 (6.17) |
2,719.4 (107.06) |
| Average precipitation days | 14 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 225 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 89 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 86 | 82 | 83 | 86 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 88 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 151.9 | 118.6 | 108.5 | 105.0 | 130.2 | 156.0 | 192.2 | 170.5 | 138.0 | 133.3 | 135.0 | 142.6 | 1,681.8 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 4.9 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Yacopí para niños
