Climate Insights for Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote)

Jalpa, Zacatecas, Mexico

Hottest
May
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
July
263 mm rain10.3 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 923 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 263 mm of rainfall. Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) 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 6°C.The climate in Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 36.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 10.3 in of rainfall. Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) 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 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°FebMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 7°MarMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 9°AprMax: 29°Average: 20°Min: 10°MayMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 13°JunMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 15°JulMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 14°AugMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°SepMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 25°Average: 18°Min: 12°NovMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°DecMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 75°FAverage: 59°FMin: 45°FMarMax: 80°FAverage: 64°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 67°FMin: 51°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 71°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 71°FMin: 59°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 58°FSepMax: 77°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 77°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FNovMax: 75°FAverage: 60°FMin: 47°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°F
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Temperatures in Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°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 June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) 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 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 55°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 4°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13mmFebPrecipitation: 13mmMarPrecipitation: 5mmAprPrecipitation: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 22mmJunPrecipitation: 151mmJulPrecipitation: 263mmAugPrecipitation: 193mmSepPrecipitation: 166mmOctPrecipitation: 57mmNovPrecipitation: 22mmDecPrecipitation: 14mm
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0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 5.9inJulPrecipitation: 10.3inAugPrecipitation: 7.6inSepPrecipitation: 6.5inOctPrecipitation: 2.2inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inDecPrecipitation: 0.5in
Precipitation

Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 923 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 77 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 263 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 4 mm. That's 259 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 Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.2 in. That's 10.2 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: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 6km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/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 Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5mph, 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 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan13°55°F
Feb15°59°F
Mar18°64°F
Apr20°67°F
May22°71°F
Jun22°71°F
Jul19°67°F
Aug19°67°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec13°56°F

The best time to visit Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) is during February, March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) is during February, March, April, May, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures 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 Arroyo Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) 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 Hondo (Arroyo del Chapopote) 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 °C42 °F
21 °C70 °F
6 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C45 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C47 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C51 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
4 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
15 °C59 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h3 mph
151 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
26 °C78 °F
4 km/h3 mph
263 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C58 °F
25 °C78 °F
5 km/h3 mph
193 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
25 °C77 °F
5 km/h3 mph
166 mm6.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C53 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h3 mph
57 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C47 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h3 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C44 °F
22 °C71 °F
6 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in