Lima,+Peru

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** 1.- What happened with your weather in the past week or so? **

During the  past week the climate was a mixture of sun and clouds. Mornings were bright and sunny. Afternoons were a mix of cloudy skies but it was warm. Evenings were cool with some wind.

** 2.- Temperature. **

** Highest Temperature 27 °C / 79 °F - Lowest Temperature: 19 °C / 68 °F **

 March 14.- · On Monday morning the weather its going be a mix of clouds and sun. · Monday afternoon its going be a mix of clouds and sun again. · Monday evening it will be clear with cloudy periods.



** 3. Precipitation. **


 * [[image:precipitacion.JPG width="150" height="108"]] || During March there is insignificant precipitation (4.9 mm )

Although relative humidity levels are high, rainfall is very low. ||

** 4. Sun Exposure. **

Lima, Peru, is one of those areas in the world where the UV index can get really, really high in summer, and these days we have been experiencing extreme levels: 15UV, the top of the scale. Remember that although a good suntan may look nice and lovely, it actually is a form of skin damage and does not protect you from skin cancer. Ultraviolet rays from the sun can also create vision problems, allergic reactions, depressed immune systems, and skin concerns.

** 5. Sunrise. **

In March 14 of 2011 the sun goes on at 6:30. 12 h 10 m and 54 s the sun stay on the sky.


 * March 12, 2011 ||  6:11  ||   ||
 * March 13, 2011 ||  6:11  ||   ||
 * March 14, 2011 ||  6:11  ||   ||
 * March 15, 2011 ||  6:11  ||   ||
 * March 16, 2011 ||  6:11  ||   ||
 * March 17, 2011 ||  6:12  ||   ||

** 6. ** ** Sunset. **


 * March 12, 2011 ||  18:23  ||
 * March 13, 2011 ||  18:23  ||
 * March 14, 2011 ||  18:22  ||
 * March 15, 2011 ||  18:22  ||
 * March 16, 2011 ||  18:21  ||
 * March 17, 2011 ||  18:20  ||

** 7. Story. **

Summers are warm, humid and sunny. Daily temperatures oscillate between lows of 18 °C (64 °F) to 22 °C (72 °F), and highs of 24 °C (75 °F) to 29 °C (84 °F). Skies are generally cloud free, especially during daytime. Occasional coastal fogs during some mornings and high clouds during some afternoons and evenings can be present. Lima summer sunsets are well known for being colorful.

The sky commonly turns into shades of orange, pink and red around 7 pm

** 8. Are there any weather related celebrations in your country/area? **

** Peruvian Carnivals **

Latin American cities host parties, parades and similar events to celebrate the carnival, things are a little different in Lima. In the early 1920’s, it used to be celebrated with costume parties and big parades. Years passed by and during the 1970’s the government issued a decree determining that carnival was to be celebrated only the Sundays of February.

Since then, things have changed. The original “carnival” has mostly become a kind of water fight held everywhere on weekends. However, the original essence of the Peruvian carnival has not been completely lost. On March 6th, during the II Mega Carnaval de Lima Norte (Second North Lima Carnival), some of the most representative carnival celebrations in Peru will be brought to Lima.

** 9. Pictures. **


 * [[image:solcito.JPG]] || [[image:ALE_-073399ALE_-073367.jpg]] ||

We had a rainbow today - a round one! We hardly ever see a rainbow. And it didn´t even rain!
 * [[image:rainbow_001.jpg width="305" height="217"]] || [[image:rainbow_002.jpg width="366" height="230"]] || [[image:rainbow_003.jpg width="325" height="225"]] ||
 * [[image:rainbow_004.jpg width="306" height="245"]] || [[image:rainbow_005.jpg width="367" height="251"]] || [[image:rainbow_006.jpg width="341" height="254"]] ||

Wednesday - In today's paper it said that yesterday's round rainbow was caused by the sun's rays shining through ice that was floating in the atmosphere.