Climate Insights for Altares
Manuel Benavides, Chihuahua, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Altares is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 143 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 27 mm of rainfall. Altares is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Altares is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 74°F and approximately 5.6 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Altares is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 42°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Altares vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°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 Altares vary considerably across the year, with a 60°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. June is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 102°F and an average of 89°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°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
Altares is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 143 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 27 mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 4 mm. That's 23 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.Altares is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.5 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.2 in. That's 0.9 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
Altares 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 April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Altares 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 April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Altares is during February, March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 8 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Altares is during February, March, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 102°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 42°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 Altares 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 Altares 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.