Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santa Cruz de Guadalupe features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 12 °C (54 °F) and 23 °C (74 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -7 °C (19 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 546 mm (21.5 inches) and receives 81 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santa Cruz de Guadalupe enjoys an average of 3622 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 40 minutes to 13 hours 34 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Santa Cruz de Guadalupe are May, June and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 23 °C (69 - 74 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 12 to 14 °C (54 - 58 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Santa Cruz de Guadalupe experiences 209 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 5 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 27°C (81°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (93°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
| Mean maximum | 25°C (78°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
| Average high | 21°C (70°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (54°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
| Average low | 4°C (40°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
| Mean minimum | -1°C (30°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
| Minimum | -4°C (25°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-4°C (26°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
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Santa Cruz de Guadalupe usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 17 rainy days and 124 mm (4.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santa Cruz de Guadalupe are March, April and December. On average, 6 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 15 (0.6) | 11 (0.4) | 7 (0.3) | 3 (0.1) | 14 (0.5) | 48 (1.9) | 127 (5.0) | 97 (3.8) | 147 (5.8) | 53 (2.1) | 16 (0.6) | 9 (0.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
The sunniest months in Santa Cruz de Guadalupe are April, May and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 1 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santa Cruz de Guadalupe: January, February and November receive an average of 8 hours 36 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 227 | 267 | 319 | 330 | 352 | 330 | 322 | 330 | 282 | 296 | 280 | 281 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 50m | 11h 21m | 12h 1m | 12h 43m | 13h 17m | 13h 34m | 13h 25m | 12h 54m | 12h 14m | 11h 33m | 10h 58m | 10h 40m |
Santa Cruz de Guadalupe experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 15, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 9. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Santa Cruz de Guadalupe UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 8 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santa Cruz de Guadalupe. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Santa Cruz de Guadalupe's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.