Climate Insights for Tortuguillas (La Salud)
Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Tortuguillas (La Salud) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 506 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 136 mm of rainfall. Tortuguillas (La Salud) 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 4°C.The climate in Tortuguillas (La Salud) is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 19.9 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 5.4 in of rainfall. Tortuguillas (La Salud) 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 39°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Tortuguillas (La Salud) vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 11°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°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 Tortuguillas (La Salud) 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 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 52°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°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
Tortuguillas (La Salud) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 506 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 4 mm. That's 132 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.Tortuguillas (La Salud) is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.2 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
Tortuguillas (La Salud) is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Tortuguillas (La Salud) 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 April, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tortuguillas (La Salud) is during March, April, May, June, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Tortuguillas (La Salud) is during March, April, May, June, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 39°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 Tortuguillas (La Salud) 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 Tortuguillas (La Salud) 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.