tierra templada
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Tierra templada is a Spanish term meaning "temperate land." It refers to a region or zone with a temperate climate, often found at elevations between 2,000 and 6,000 feet in tropical areas. In these zones, the temperature is moderated by the altitude.1
In Colombia, tierra templada is specifically recognized as a vertical climate zone within mountainous regions. It typically occurs between 3,000 and 6,500 feet (900 to 2,000 meters) above sea level. This zone is characterized by moderate rainfall and average temperatures ranging from 65 to 75 °F (18 to 24 °C). This is in contrast to lower elevations (tierra caliente) and higher elevations (tierra frĂa) which have distinct temperature ranges.2
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MexicoClimateThe tierra templada (âtemperate landâ) extends to about 6,000 feet (1,800 metres) and includes the city of Xalapa, at an elevation of more than 4,600 feet (1,400 metres), where the average daily temperature is 66 °F (19 °C). The tierra frĂa (âcold landâ) extends as highâŠ
Read MoreThe tierra templada (âtemperate landâ) extends to about 6,000 feet (1,800 metres) and includes the city of Xalapa, at an elevation of more than 4,600 feet (1,400 metres), where the average daily temperature is 66 °F (19 °C). The tierra frĂa (âcold landâ) extends as highâŠ
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Sierra MadreClimateâŠtierra caliente, or âhot land,â tierra templada, or âtemperate land,â and tierra fria, or âcold land.â Unlike climatic areas farther from the Equator, there is little seasonal variation in temperature at any elevation in the tropics.
Read MoreâŠtierra caliente, or âhot land,â tierra templada, or âtemperate land,â and tierra fria, or âcold land.â Unlike climatic areas farther from the Equator, there is little seasonal variation in temperature at any elevation in the tropics.
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