Climate Insights for Alamosa
Municipio de Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Alamosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 280 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 70 mm of rainfall. Alamosa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Alamosa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 11 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.7 in of rainfall. Alamosa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Alamosa vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Alamosa vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 48°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alamosa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 280 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 70 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3 mm. That's 66 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 5cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Alamosa is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.8 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.6 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 2in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Alamosa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Alamosa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alamosa is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Alamosa is during March, April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 35°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alamosa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alamosa based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.