Climate Insights for Altamira
Ocampo, Durango, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Altamira is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 521 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 124 mm of rainfall. Altamira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.The climate in Altamira is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 20.5 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 4.9 in of rainfall. Altamira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, July. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 34°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Altamira vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 9°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Altamira vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 48°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Altamira is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 521 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 124 mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5 mm. That's 119 mm less than September, 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.Altamira is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 4.9 in of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.7 in less than September, 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.
Wind
Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 10km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Altamira is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, 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 Altamira is during April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Altamira is during April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 34°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altamira 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. 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 Altamira 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. 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.