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  The Andean Embrace: A Bogotá Weather Chronicle for Today Bogotá. Perched high in the majestic Andes mountains, this sprawling metropolis lives and breathes at an elevation that dictates a unique and often unpredictable weather pattern. Far from the scorching heat of lower altitudes or the distinct seasons of temperate zones, Bogotá experiences what is often described as a perpetual spring, a climate characterized by mild temperatures, abundant rainfall, and rapid shifts in atmospheric conditions. Today, May 16, 2025, the weather forecast for Bogotá tells a story typical of this Andean capital – a narrative of cool mornings, cloudy skies, and a very high likelihood of afternoon rain, a testament to the city's elevation and its place in the equatorial highlands. Our chronicle begins in the stillness that precedes dawn high in the Colombian Andes. The city is still wrapped in the cool embrace of the night. The temperature has settled near its lowest point, hovering around a chilly...