Climate Insights for Altamira

Miquihuana, Tamaulipas, Mexico

Hottest
May
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low43°F low
Wettest
June
122 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Altamira is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 687 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 122 mm of rainfall. Altamira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 6°C.The climate in Altamira is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 27 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Altamira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 43°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°FebMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 8°MarMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 10°AprMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°MayMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 15°JunMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°JulMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°AugMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°SepMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°NovMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 9°DecMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 43°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 58°FMin: 46°FMarMax: 78°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FJunMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 45°F
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Temperatures in Altamira vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Altamira vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 69°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 53°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmMarPrecipitation: 20mmAprPrecipitation: 46mmMayPrecipitation: 98mmJunPrecipitation: 122mmJulPrecipitation: 106mmAugPrecipitation: 74mmSepPrecipitation: 110mmOctPrecipitation: 48mmNovPrecipitation: 23mmDecPrecipitation: 15mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.8inAprPrecipitation: 1.8inMayPrecipitation: 3.8inJunPrecipitation: 4.8inJulPrecipitation: 4.2inAugPrecipitation: 2.9inSepPrecipitation: 4.3inOctPrecipitation: 1.9inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Altamira is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 687 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 57 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 122 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12 mm. That's 110 mm less than June, 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 27 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 4.3 in less than June, 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan12°53°F
Feb14°58°F
Mar17°62°F
Apr19°66°F
May20°69°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul20°67°F
Aug20°68°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov15°58°F
Dec13°55°F

The best time to visit Altamira is during March, April, May, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°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 March, April, May, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C43 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h3 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C46 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
26 °C78 °F
6 km/h4 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
46 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
15 °C59 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
98 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
122 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C58 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
106 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C58 °F
26 °C79 °F
5 km/h3 mph
74 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
110 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
24 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
20 °C69 °F
5 km/h3 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in