Climate Insights for Sotolar

Cananea, Sonora, Mexico

Hottest
June
34°C peak93°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low36°F low
Wettest
July
98 mm rain3.9 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sotolar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 385 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 98 mm of rainfall. Sotolar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Sotolar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 15.2 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 3.9 in of rainfall. Sotolar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, July, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 8°Min: 2°FebMax: 18°Average: 10°Min: 4°MarMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°AprMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 9°MayMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 13°JunMax: 34°Average: 26°Min: 18°JulMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 20°AugMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 19°SepMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°OctMax: 27°Average: 19°Min: 12°NovMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 7°DecMax: 17°Average: 10°Min: 4°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 60°FAverage: 46°FMin: 36°FFebMax: 64°FAverage: 50°FMin: 39°FMarMax: 69°FAverage: 55°FMin: 42°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 63°FMin: 48°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 93°FAverage: 79°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FSepMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 49°FMin: 39°F
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Temperatures in Sotolar vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sotolar vary considerably across the year, with a 57°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 26mmSnow: 3mmFebPrecipitation: 28mmSnow: 5mmMarPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 2inMarPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1in
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Snow (in)

Sotolar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 385 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 98 mm of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 3 mm. That's 95 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 11cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Sotolar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 3.9 in of rainfall. August and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0.1 in. That's 3.7 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 4in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 10km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Sotolar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Sotolar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan8°46°F
Feb10°50°F
Mar13°55°F
Apr17°63°F
May21°70°F
Jun26°79°F
Jul25°78°F
Aug24°76°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct19°66°F
Nov13°56°F
Dec10°49°F

The best time to visit Sotolar is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 30 mm per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Sotolar is during April, May, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, June can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 93°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°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 Sotolar 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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 Sotolar 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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
2 °C36 °F
16 °C60 °F
9 km/h6 mph
26 mm1 in
3 cm1 in
Feb
4 °C39 °F
18 °C64 °F
10 km/h6 mph
28 mm1.1 in
5 cm2 in
Mar
6 °C42 °F
21 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
16 mm0.6 in
1 cm0 in
Apr
9 °C48 °F
25 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
13 °C55 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
18 °C65 °F
34 °C93 °F
9 km/h6 mph
19 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C67 °F
32 °C90 °F
6 km/h4 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C66 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
17 °C62 °F
30 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
37 mm1.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
12 °C54 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h5 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C45 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
4 °C39 °F
17 °C63 °F
8 km/h5 mph
24 mm0.9 in
1 cm1 in