Climate Insights for Arroyo del Zapote
Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Arroyo del Zapote is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,850 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 504 mm of rainfall. Arroyo del Zapote is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, July, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 24°C.The climate in Arroyo del Zapote is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 72.8 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 19.8 in of rainfall. Arroyo del Zapote is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, July, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 76°F.
Temperature
Arroyo del Zapote has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Arroyo del Zapote has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Arroyo del Zapote is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,850 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 154 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 504 mm of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3 mm. That's 501 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.Arroyo del Zapote is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 72.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 19.8 in of rainfall. October and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.1 in. That's 19.7 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
Arroyo del Zapote 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 November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Arroyo del Zapote 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 November, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arroyo del Zapote 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 Zapote 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.