Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification San Rafael Matriz features a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). Temperatures typically range between 16 °C (61 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 1 °C (33 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (105 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 575 mm (22.6 inches) and receives 124 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. San Rafael Matriz enjoys an average of 3421 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 46 minutes to 13 hours 28 minutes per day.
The warmest months in San Rafael Matriz are May, June and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 26 °C (77 - 79 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 16 to 18 °C (61 - 65 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, San Rafael Matriz experiences 264 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 | 34°C (93°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
40°C (105°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
| Mean maximum | 31°C (88°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (61°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
| Average low | 11°C (52°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Mean minimum | 5°C (41°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
| Minimum | 4°C (40°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
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San Rafael Matriz usually has the most precipitation in July, September and October, with an average of 15 rainy days and 87 mm (3.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in San Rafael Matriz are February, April and December. On average, 19 mm (0.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 22 (0.9) | 19 (0.8) | 28 (1.1) | 22 (0.9) | 48 (1.9) | 74 (2.9) | 87 (3.4) | 59 (2.3) | 94 (3.7) | 78 (3.1) | 26 (1.0) | 17 (0.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 4 |
The sunniest months in San Rafael Matriz are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 47 minutes a day. Least sunny months in San Rafael Matriz: January, February and November receive an average of 7 hours 38 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 198 | 238 | 283 | 294 | 324 | 327 | 334 | 330 | 294 | 284 | 251 | 258 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 55m | 11h 24m | 12h 1m | 12h 40m | 13h 12m | 13h 28m | 13h 19m | 12h 51m | 12h 14m | 11h 35m | 11h 2m | 10h 46m |
San Rafael Matriz experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and July, 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 High / 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 San Rafael Matriz UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 8 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in San Rafael Matriz. 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 San Rafael Matriz'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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