Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santa Maria del Oro features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 11 °C (52 °F) and 25 °C (78 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -6 °C (22 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (100 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 476 mm (18.7 inches) and receives 59 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santa Maria del Oro enjoys an average of 3627 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 32 minutes to 13 hours 43 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Santa Maria del Oro are May, June and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 23 to 25 °C (73 - 78 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 11 to 13 °C (52 - 56 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Santa Maria del Oro experiences 205 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 11 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 26°C (79°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
| Mean maximum | 25°C (77°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
| Average high | 20°C (68°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (52°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Average low | 3°C (38°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Mean minimum | -3°C (27°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
| Minimum | -5°C (24°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Santa Maria del Oro, Durango, Mexico with other places around the world.
Santa Maria del Oro usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 13 rainy days and 115 mm (4.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santa Maria del Oro are January, March and April. On average, 4 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) | 3 (0.1) | 6 (0.2) | 6 (0.2) | 3 (0.1) | 9 (0.3) | 36 (1.4) | 134 (5.3) | 88 (3.5) | 124 (4.9) | 45 (1.8) | 9 (0.4) | 12 (0.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Santa Maria del Oro are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 26 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santa Maria del Oro: January, February and November receive an average of 8 hours 24 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 223 | 264 | 311 | 322 | 356 | 346 | 349 | 343 | 284 | 285 | 268 | 270 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 42m | 11h 16m | 12h 1m | 12h 46m | 13h 24m | 13h 43m | 13h 33m | 12h 59m | 12h 15m | 11h 30m | 10h 51m | 10h 32m |
Santa Maria del Oro experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 14, 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 8. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Santa Maria del Oro UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 7 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santa Maria del Oro. 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 del Oro'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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