Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santa Maria de Ocotan features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). Temperatures typically range between 11 °C (53 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -4 °C (24 °F) or can rise to as high as 34 °C (94 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1035 mm (40.8 inches) and receives 121 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santa Maria de Ocotan enjoys an average of 3565 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 44 minutes to 13 hours 30 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Santa Maria de Ocotan are May, June and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 19 to 20 °C (66 - 68 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 11 to 13 °C (53 - 56 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Santa Maria de Ocotan experiences 152 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 3 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 25°C (77°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
| Mean maximum | 24°C (75°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
| Average high | 20°C (67°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (53°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Average low | 5°C (41°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
| Mean minimum | -0°C (32°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
| Minimum | -4°C (26°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
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Santa Maria de Ocotan usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 25 rainy days and 231 mm (9.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santa Maria de Ocotan are March, April and May. On average, 10 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 27 (1.1) | 25 (1.0) | 4 (0.2) | 3 (0.1) | 21 (0.8) | 125 (4.9) | 268 (10.6) | 225 (8.9) | 198 (7.8) | 92 (3.6) | 22 (0.9) | 22 (0.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
The sunniest months in Santa Maria de Ocotan are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 55 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santa Maria de Ocotan: January, February and September receive an average of 8 hours 33 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 227 | 266 | 320 | 331 | 353 | 318 | 302 | 316 | 275 | 289 | 281 | 280 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 53m | 11h 23m | 12h 1m | 12h 41m | 13h 14m | 13h 30m | 13h 21m | 12h 52m | 12h 14m | 11h 35m | 11h 1m | 10h 44m |
Santa Maria de Ocotan 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 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 Maria de Ocotan 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 | 8 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santa Maria de Ocotan. 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 Maria de Ocotan's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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