nomadseason

Monthly climate in Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Zapotan features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 22 °C (71 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 9 °C (48 °F) or can rise to as high as 34 °C (93 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1853 mm (72.9 inches) and receives 147 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Zapotan enjoys an average of 3345 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 0 minutes to 13 hours 13 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico §

The warmest months in Zapotan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 25 °C (77 - 77 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 22 to 22 °C (71 - 72 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Zapotan experiences 324 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 32°C
(91°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 32°C
(90°F)
Mean maximum 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(87°F)
Average high 28°C
(83°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)
Daily mean 22°C
(71°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 22°C
(72°F)
Average low 16°C
(61°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 16°C
(62°F)
Mean minimum 12°C
(53°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 13°C
(56°F)
Minimum 9°C
(48°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 11°C
(53°F)

Compare climate in Zapotan with other places

Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico with other places around the world.

Monthly average precipitation in Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico §

Zapotan usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 25 rainy days and 387 mm (15.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Zapotan are February, March and April. On average, 3 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 12 (0.5) 9 (0.3) 1 (0.1) 0 (0.0) 10 (0.4) 308 (12.1) 300 (11.8) 420 (16.5) 432 (17.0) 275 (10.8) 67 (2.6) 18 (0.7)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 1 1 0 0 2 21 27 28 28 25 11 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico §

The sunniest months in Zapotan are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 36 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Zapotan: January, August and September receive an average of 7 hours 52 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 236 270 319 321 334 271 274 250 236 264 277 287
Mean daily daylight hours 11h 8m 11h 31m 12h 2m 12h 34m 13h 0m 13h 13m 13h 6m 12h 43m 12h 12m 11h 41m 11h 14m 11h 0m

Solar UV radiation in Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico §

Zapotan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, June and September, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 14, 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 Zapotan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 9 10 13 13 13 14 13 13 13 12 9 8

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Zapotan, Michoacán, Mexico

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Zapotan. 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 Zapotan'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.