Climate Insights for Arroyo del Cajón

Chalchihuites, Zacatecas, Mexico

Hottest
May
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
3°C low38°F low
Wettest
July
237 mm rain9.3 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Arroyo del Cajón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 855 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 237 mm of rainfall. Arroyo del Cajón is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 3°C.The climate in Arroyo del Cajón is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 33.6 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 9.3 in of rainfall. Arroyo del Cajón is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 38°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 3°FebMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 5°MarMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 6°AprMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 8°MayMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 11°JunMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°JulMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°SepMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°NovMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°DecMax: 19°Average: 11°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 66°FAverage: 50°FMin: 38°FFebMax: 71°FAverage: 55°FMin: 41°FMarMax: 75°FAverage: 59°FMin: 44°FAprMax: 79°FAverage: 63°FMin: 47°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 68°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FJulMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FAugMax: 76°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FSepMax: 74°FAverage: 63°FMin: 54°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 60°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 52°FMin: 39°F
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Temperatures in Arroyo del Cajón vary considerably across the year, with a 25°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 3°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Arroyo del Cajón vary considerably across the year, with a 45°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 50°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 6mmAprPrecipitation: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmJunPrecipitation: 91mmJulPrecipitation: 237mmAugPrecipitation: 191mmSepPrecipitation: 195mmOctPrecipitation: 63mmNovPrecipitation: 16mmDecPrecipitation: 13mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 3.6inJulPrecipitation: 9.3inAugPrecipitation: 7.5inSepPrecipitation: 7.7inOctPrecipitation: 2.5inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Arroyo del Cajón is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 855 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 71 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 237 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 4 mm. That's 233 mm less than July, 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.Arroyo del Cajón is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.2 in. That's 9.2 in less than July, 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: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Arroyo del Cajón 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 July, 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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Arroyo del Cajón 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 July, 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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan10°50°F
Feb13°55°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr17°63°F
May20°68°F
Jun20°69°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug18°64°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct16°60°F
Nov13°56°F
Dec11°52°F

The best time to visit Arroyo del Cajón is during March, April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Arroyo del Cajón is during March, April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 38°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 Arroyo del Cajón 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 Arroyo del Cajón 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
3 °C38 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C41 °F
21 °C71 °F
9 km/h6 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
6 °C44 °F
24 °C75 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C47 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h5 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C56 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
91 mm3.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
5 km/h3 mph
237 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
6 km/h4 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C54 °F
23 °C74 °F
6 km/h4 mph
195 mm7.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
21 °C71 °F
7 km/h4 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
19 °C67 °F
8 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in