Climate Insights for Santa María Petatengo
San Miguel del Puerto, Oaxaca, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Santa María Petatengo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 2,299 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 492 mm of rainfall. Santa María Petatengo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Santa María Petatengo is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 90.5 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 19.4 in of rainfall. Santa María Petatengo is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 65°F.
Temperature
Santa María Petatengo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Santa María Petatengo sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 65°F to 86°F. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 65°F and an average of 73°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.
Precipitation
Santa María Petatengo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,299 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 192 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 492 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 16 mm. That's 476 mm less than June, 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.Santa María Petatengo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 90.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 19.4 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.6 in. That's 18.7 in less than June, 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
Santa María Petatengo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 3km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Santa María Petatengo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 3mph in spring, 2mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Santa María Petatengo is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 32 mm per month. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Santa María Petatengo is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 74°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. 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 Santa María Petatengo 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 Santa María Petatengo 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.