Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Santa Lucia de la Sierra features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). Temperatures typically range between 13 °C (56 °F) and 22 °C (71 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -3 °C (28 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 859 mm (33.8 inches) and receives 112 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Santa Lucia de la Sierra enjoys an average of 3528 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 Santa Lucia de la Sierra are May, June and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 22 °C (69 - 71 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 13 to 15 °C (56 - 59 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Santa Lucia de la Sierra experiences 211 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 | 26°C (80°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
37°C (98°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
| Mean maximum | 25°C (78°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
| Average high | 21°C (71°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
| Daily mean | 13°C (56°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
21°C (69°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
| Average low | 6°C (43°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
| Mean minimum | 1°C (35°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
| Minimum | -3°C (28°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
12°C (55°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Santa Lucia de la Sierra, Zacatecas, Mexico with other places around the world.
Santa Lucia de la Sierra usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 25 rainy days and 196 mm (7.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Santa Lucia de la Sierra are March, April and May. On average, 6 mm (0.2 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) | 22 (0.9) | 4 (0.2) | 2 (0.1) | 13 (0.5) | 97 (3.8) | 232 (9.1) | 181 (7.1) | 175 (6.9) | 77 (3.0) | 17 (0.7) | 16 (0.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
The sunniest months in Santa Lucia de la Sierra are March, April and May, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 57 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Santa Lucia de la Sierra: January, February and September receive an average of 8 hours 28 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 228 | 264 | 321 | 331 | 354 | 312 | 299 | 299 | 270 | 282 | 283 | 279 |
| 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 |
Santa Lucia de la Sierra experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and July, 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 Santa Lucia de la Sierra UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Santa Lucia de la Sierra. 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 Lucia de la Sierra'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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