Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Alturas features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 17 °C (63 °F) and 28 °C (82 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -3 °C (28 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1436 mm (56.5 inches) and receives 155 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Alturas enjoys an average of 3470 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 24 minutes to 13 hours 50 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Alturas are July, August and September, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 28 °C (81 - 82 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 17 to 20 °C (63 - 69 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Alturas experiences 267 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 | 29°C (85°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (94°F) |
33°C (93°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
Mean maximum | 29°C (84°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
30°C (86°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
27°C (82°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
18°C (66°F) |
Average low | 12°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
Mean minimum | 1°C (35°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
21°C (70°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
Minimum | -3°C (28°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
22°C (73°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Alturas, Florida, United States with other places around the world.
Alturas usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 26 rainy days and 254 mm (10.0 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Alturas are January, March and November. On average, 33 mm (1.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 36 (1.4) | 49 (1.9) | 17 (0.7) | 68 (2.7) | 135 (5.3) | 236 (9.3) | 265 (10.4) | 260 (10.2) | 197 (7.7) | 74 (2.9) | 45 (1.8) | 55 (2.2) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 6 |
The sunniest months in Alturas are April, May and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 21 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Alturas: January, February and November receive an average of 8 hours 7 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 213 | 256 | 311 | 314 | 318 | 289 | 319 | 314 | 304 | 295 | 261 | 269 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 36m | 11h 13m | 12h 0m | 12h 50m | 13h 30m | 13h 50m | 13h 39m | 13h 3m | 12h 16m | 11h 27m | 10h 45m | 10h 24m |
Alturas experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 12, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 7. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Alturas UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Alturas. 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 Alturas'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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