Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Rio Verde features a hot semi-arid climate (BSh). Temperatures typically range between 10 °C (51 °F) and 33 °C (91 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -3 °C (27 °F) or can rise to as high as 45 °C (114 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 367 mm (14.4 inches) and receives 42 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Rio Verde enjoys an average of 3634 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 56 minutes to 14 hours 20 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Rio Verde are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 31 to 33 °C (89 - 91 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 10 to 12 °C (51 - 53 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Rio Verde experiences 194 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 6 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 26°C (79°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
40°C (105°F) |
45°C (114°F) |
45°C (113°F) |
44°C (112°F) |
43°C (109°F) |
39°C (102°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
26°C (80°F) |
| Mean maximum | 23°C (73°F) |
25°C (76°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
43°C (110°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
41°C (106°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
| Average high | 17°C (64°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
38°C (100°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
| Daily mean | 10°C (51°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
| Average low | 4°C (40°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
| Mean minimum | -1°C (30°F) |
-0°C (31°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
| Minimum | -3°C (27°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
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Rio Verde usually has the most precipitation in February, March and July, with an average of 5 rainy days and 52 mm (2.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Rio Verde are April, May and June. On average, 3 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 45 (1.8) | 56 (2.2) | 45 (1.8) | 3 (0.1) | 4 (0.2) | 3 (0.1) | 55 (2.2) | 34 (1.3) | 28 (1.1) | 30 (1.2) | 31 (1.2) | 34 (1.3) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
The sunniest months in Rio Verde are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 1 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Rio Verde: January, February and December receive an average of 7 hours 23 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 193 | 239 | 307 | 331 | 373 | 374 | 359 | 343 | 315 | 298 | 259 | 239 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 11m | 10h 58m | 11h 59m | 13h 2m | 13h 55m | 14h 20m | 14h 6m | 13h 19m | 12h 19m | 11h 17m | 10h 23m | 9h 56m |
Rio Verde experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June 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 Rio Verde 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 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Rio Verde. 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 Rio Verde'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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