Climate Insights for San Rafael Carretera

Ciudad del Maíz, San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Hottest
May
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
September
101 mm rain4 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in San Rafael Carretera is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 502 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 101 mm of rainfall. San Rafael Carretera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in San Rafael Carretera is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 70°F and approximately 19.8 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. San Rafael Carretera is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 10°FebMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 12°MarMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°AprMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 17°MayMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 20°JunMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 20°JulMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°AugMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 19°SepMax: 29°Average: 23°Min: 19°OctMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 16°NovMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 50°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 64°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 69°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 89°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FMayMax: 91°FAverage: 77°FMin: 67°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 73°FMin: 66°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 61°FNovMax: 78°FAverage: 65°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 52°F
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Temperatures in San Rafael Carretera vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 15°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in San Rafael Carretera vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 59°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14mmFebPrecipitation: 13mmMarPrecipitation: 15mmAprPrecipitation: 24mmMayPrecipitation: 47mmJunPrecipitation: 81mmJulPrecipitation: 79mmAugPrecipitation: 49mmSepPrecipitation: 101mmOctPrecipitation: 42mmNovPrecipitation: 23mmDecPrecipitation: 15mm
Precipitation
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 1.9inJunPrecipitation: 3.2inJulPrecipitation: 3.1inAugPrecipitation: 1.9inSepPrecipitation: 4inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

San Rafael Carretera is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 502 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 101 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 13 mm. That's 88 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.San Rafael Carretera is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 4 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 3.5 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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

San Rafael Carretera 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 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.San Rafael Carretera 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 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan15°59°F
Feb18°64°F
Mar21°69°F
Apr23°73°F
May25°77°F
Jun25°76°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct21°70°F
Nov18°65°F
Dec16°61°F

The best time to visit San Rafael Carretera is during February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 39 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 10°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit San Rafael Carretera is during February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.5 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 50°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 San Rafael Carretera 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 San Rafael Carretera 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
10 °C50 °F
23 °C73 °F
7 km/h4 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
26 °C79 °F
8 km/h5 mph
13 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
29 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
17 °C62 °F
31 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
20 °C67 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h6 mph
47 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C67 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h5 mph
81 mm3.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
9 km/h6 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C67 °F
31 °C87 °F
9 km/h6 mph
49 mm1.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C66 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
101 mm4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
16 °C61 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C52 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in