Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santa Maria Zapotitlan features a tropical savanna climate (Aw). Temperatures typically range between 21 °C (71 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 10 °C (51 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (97 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1733 mm (68.2 inches) and receives 143 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santa Maria Zapotitlan enjoys an average of 3590 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 11 hours 10 minutes to 13 hours 3 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Santa Maria Zapotitlan are April, May and July, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 25 °C (76 - 77 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 21 to 22 °C (71 - 72 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Santa Maria Zapotitlan experiences 318 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 | 33°C (91°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
| Mean maximum | 32°C (90°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
| Average high | 28°C (84°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (85°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
| Daily mean | 21°C (71°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
| Average low | 16°C (61°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
| Mean minimum | 13°C (55°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Minimum | 11°C (52°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Santa Maria Zapotitlan, Oaxaca, Mexico with other places around the world.
Santa Maria Zapotitlan usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 23 rainy days and 361 mm (14.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santa Maria Zapotitlan are January, March and December. On average, 8 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) | 9 (0.4) | 11 (0.4) | 10 (0.4) | 51 (2.0) | 176 (6.9) | 445 (17.5) | 198 (7.8) | 325 (12.8) | 312 (12.3) | 172 (6.8) | 16 (0.6) | 6 (0.2) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
The sunniest months in Santa Maria Zapotitlan are March, May and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 24 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santa Maria Zapotitlan: January, February and June receive an average of 8 hours 49 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 246 | 280 | 323 | 316 | 320 | 267 | 324 | 305 | 287 | 300 | 308 | 309 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 11h 16m | 11h 36m | 12h 2m | 12h 29m | 12h 52m | 13h 3m | 12h 57m | 12h 37m | 12h 11m | 11h 44m | 11h 21m | 11h 10m |
Santa Maria Zapotitlan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and September, 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 Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 10. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Santa Maria Zapotitlan UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santa Maria Zapotitlan. 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 Zapotitlan'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.