Zona Bananera, Magdalena facts for kids
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Zona Bananera
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Location of the municipality and town of Zona Bananera in the Department of Magdalena.
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| Country | Colombia | |
| Region | Caribbean | |
| Department | Magdalena | |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 56,504 | |
| Time zone | UTC-5 | |
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Zona Bananera is a special area, or municipality, located in the northern part of Colombia. It's found in the Magdalena Department. The main town in Zona Bananera is called Prado Sevilla.
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Understanding the Climate of Zona Bananera
The climate in Zona Bananera is generally warm and tropical. It's located in a region where the weather stays pretty consistent throughout the year. The average temperature is around 27 degrees Celsius (about 81 degrees Fahrenheit).
Temperature and Rainfall
Zona Bananera experiences high temperatures all year round. The hottest months are usually March and April. There are also rainy seasons and drier periods. The most rain falls between May and November. The driest months are from January to March.
Humidity and Sunshine
The area is quite humid, especially during the rainy season. This means the air often feels moist. Even with the rain, Zona Bananera gets a good amount of sunshine throughout the year. This sunny weather helps the plants and crops grow well.
| Climate data for Zona Bananera (Prado Sevilla), elevation 18 m (59 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) | 33.2 (91.8) |
33.7 (92.7) |
34.1 (93.4) |
34.2 (93.6) |
33.4 (92.1) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.1 (91.6) |
33.2 (91.8) |
32.9 (91.2) |
32.5 (90.5) |
32.3 (90.1) |
32.7 (90.9) |
33.2 (91.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 27 (81) |
27.7 (81.9) |
28.3 (82.9) |
28.4 (83.1) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.5 (81.5) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.4 (81.3) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.8 (80.2) |
26.9 (80.4) |
27.4 (81.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.2 (68.4) |
20.8 (69.4) |
21.6 (70.9) |
22.5 (72.5) |
22.6 (72.7) |
21.7 (71.1) |
22.2 (72.0) |
21.9 (71.4) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.6 (70.9) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.6 (70.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 2.4 (0.09) |
3.1 (0.12) |
9.9 (0.39) |
73.0 (2.87) |
177.9 (7.00) |
160.2 (6.31) |
143.9 (5.67) |
181.9 (7.16) |
241.1 (9.49) |
276.3 (10.88) |
143.8 (5.66) |
38.5 (1.52) |
1,451.9 (57.16) |
| Average precipitation days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 3 | 108 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 80 | 78 | 77 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 81 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 254.2 | 234.3 | 213.9 | 195.0 | 186.0 | 180.0 | 198.4 | 192.2 | 168.0 | 179.8 | 192.0 | 207.7 | 2,401.5 |
| Mean daily sunshine hours | 8.2 | 8.3 | 6.9 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.4 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Source: Instituto de Hidrologia Meteorologia y Estudios Ambientales | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Zona Bananera para niños
