Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santa Maria Ocotlan features a subtropical climate (Cwb). Temperatures typically range between 17 °C (62 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 3 °C (38 °F) or can rise to as high as 31 °C (89 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 2102 mm (82.7 inches) and receives 187 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santa Maria Ocotlan enjoys an average of 3421 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 7 minutes to 13 hours 7 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Santa Maria Ocotlan are April, May and June, 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 17 to 18 °C (62 - 64 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Santa Maria Ocotlan experiences 188 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 0 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 28°C (82°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
| Mean maximum | 27°C (80°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
| Average high | 24°C (76°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (62°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
| Average low | 10°C (51°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
| Mean minimum | 6°C (44°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
| Minimum | 3°C (38°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
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Santa Maria Ocotlan usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 29 rainy days and 423 mm (16.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santa Maria Ocotlan are January, February and December. On average, 7 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 6 (0.2) | 3 (0.1) | 16 (0.6) | 32 (1.3) | 136 (5.4) | 366 (14.4) | 331 (13.0) | 434 (17.1) | 470 (18.5) | 255 (10.0) | 38 (1.5) | 13 (0.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 8 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Santa Maria Ocotlan are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 20 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santa Maria Ocotlan: January, June and September receive an average of 8 hours 14 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 240 | 279 | 319 | 316 | 314 | 258 | 299 | 277 | 250 | 273 | 292 | 298 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 11h 13m | 11h 34m | 12h 2m | 12h 31m | 12h 55m | 13h 7m | 13h 0m | 12h 39m | 12h 11m | 11h 43m | 11h 19m | 11h 7m |
Santa Maria Ocotlan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in March, April and May, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 15 - 15, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Very High / Extreme exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 11. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Santa Maria Ocotlan UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santa Maria Ocotlan. 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 Ocotlan'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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