Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Tanque Colorado features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between 12 °C (54 °F) and 21 °C (70 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -6 °C (22 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (95 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 463 mm (18.2 inches) and receives 74 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Tanque Colorado enjoys an average of 3638 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 41 minutes to 13 hours 33 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Tanque Colorado are May, June and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 21 °C (70 - 70 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 12 to 15 °C (54 - 58 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Tanque Colorado experiences 185 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 2 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 26°C (80°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
| Mean maximum | 26°C (78°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
| Average high | 20°C (67°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (54°F) |
15°C (58°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
| Average low | 6°C (43°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
| Mean minimum | 0°C (33°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
7°C (46°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
| Minimum | -1°C (30°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Tanque Colorado, San Luis Potosí, Mexico with other places around the world.
Tanque Colorado usually has the most precipitation in June, July and September, with an average of 10 rainy days and 71 mm (2.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Tanque Colorado are January, February and December. On average, 14 mm (0.5 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 14 (0.6) | 13 (0.5) | 17 (0.7) | 22 (0.9) | 57 (2.2) | 60 (2.4) | 71 (2.8) | 35 (1.4) | 82 (3.2) | 60 (2.4) | 17 (0.7) | 13 (0.5) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Tanque Colorado are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 5 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Tanque Colorado: January, February and November receive an average of 8 hours 26 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 220 | 265 | 307 | 323 | 347 | 341 | 343 | 341 | 298 | 299 | 273 | 277 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 51m | 11h 21m | 12h 1m | 12h 42m | 13h 16m | 13h 33m | 13h 24m | 12h 53m | 12h 14m | 11h 33m | 10h 59m | 10h 41m |
Tanque Colorado experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and August, 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 9. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Tanque Colorado UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Tanque Colorado. 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 Tanque Colorado'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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