Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification San Luis Rio Colorado features a hot desert climate (BWh). Temperatures typically range between 14 °C (58 °F) and 35 °C (96 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to 2 °C (36 °F) or can rise to as high as 48 °C (119 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 104 mm (4.1 inches) and receives 13 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. San Luis Rio Colorado enjoys an average of 3710 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 2 minutes to 14 hours 14 minutes per day.
The warmest months in San Luis Rio Colorado are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 32 to 35 °C (90 - 96 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 14 to 16 °C (58 - 61 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, San Luis Rio Colorado experiences 242 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 | 30°C (86°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
43°C (110°F) |
48°C (119°F) |
48°C (118°F) |
47°C (116°F) |
48°C (119°F) |
43°C (109°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
| Mean maximum | 27°C (81°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
44°C (111°F) |
47°C (116°F) |
46°C (115°F) |
44°C (112°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
| Average high | 22°C (72°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
42°C (107°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (59°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
| Average low | 9°C (49°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
| Mean minimum | 4°C (40°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
| Minimum | 2°C (36°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in San Luis Rio Colorado, Sonora, Mexico with other places around the world.
San Luis Rio Colorado usually has the most precipitation in February, March and September, with an average of 1 rainy days and 18 mm (0.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in San Luis Rio Colorado are April, May and June. On average, 1 mm (0.0 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) | 15 (0.6) | 19 (0.7) | 3 (0.1) | 1 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 6 (0.2) | 6 (0.2) | 20 (0.8) | 8 (0.3) | 8 (0.3) | 9 (0.4) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The sunniest months in San Luis Rio Colorado are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 12 minutes a day. Least sunny months in San Luis Rio Colorado: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 43 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 205 | 251 | 308 | 331 | 372 | 376 | 373 | 357 | 321 | 303 | 263 | 246 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 16m | 11h 1m | 12h 0m | 12h 59m | 13h 49m | 14h 14m | 14h 0m | 13h 16m | 12h 18m | 11h 19m | 10h 28m | 10h 2m |
San Luis Rio Colorado experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 12, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly San Luis Rio Colorado UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in San Luis Rio 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 San Luis Rio 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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