Climate Insights for Altar

Sonora, Mexico

Hottest
July
39°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
January
7°C low44°F low
Wettest
August
48 mm rain1.9 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Altar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 208 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 48 mm of rainfall. Altar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Altar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 8.2 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Altar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 44°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 7°FebMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 8°MarMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 11°AprMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 14°MayMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°JunMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 24°JulMax: 39°Average: 33°Min: 27°AugMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 27°SepMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 24°OctMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 18°NovMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°DecMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 60°FMin: 46°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 73°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 103°FAverage: 89°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 103°FAverage: 91°FMin: 81°FAugMax: 101°FAverage: 90°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 98°FAverage: 86°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 92°FAverage: 78°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 74°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°F
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Temperatures in Altar vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 13°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Altar vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 91°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 44°F and an average of 56°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 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 20mmFebPrecipitation: 20mmMarPrecipitation: 11mmAprPrecipitation: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 8mmJulPrecipitation: 30mmAugPrecipitation: 48mmSepPrecipitation: 32mmOctPrecipitation: 7mmNovPrecipitation: 12mmDecPrecipitation: 18mm
Precipitation
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inFebPrecipitation: 0.8inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.3inJulPrecipitation: 1.2inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSepPrecipitation: 1.3inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inDecPrecipitation: 0.7in
Precipitation

Altar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 208 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 48 mm of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1 mm. That's 46 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.Altar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. September and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0 in. That's 1.8 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Altar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Altar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°56°F
Feb15°60°F
Mar18°65°F
Apr23°73°F
May26°79°F
Jun32°89°F
Jul33°91°F
Aug32°90°F
Sep30°86°F
Oct25°78°F
Nov19°67°F
Dec15°59°F

The best time to visit Altar is during February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 12 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Altar is during February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 103°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 44°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 Altar 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 Altar 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
7 °C44 °F
22 °C71 °F
10 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
8 °C46 °F
24 °C75 °F
11 km/h7 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C51 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C58 °F
31 °C88 °F
12 km/h8 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
34 °C93 °F
13 km/h8 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
39 °C103 °F
13 km/h8 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
27 °C81 °F
39 °C103 °F
11 km/h7 mph
30 mm1.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C80 °F
39 °C101 °F
10 km/h6 mph
48 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
37 °C98 °F
11 km/h7 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C47 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in