Climate Insights for Yerba Santa
Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Climate Overview
The climate in Yerba Santa is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1,291 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 321 mm of rainfall. Yerba Santa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 23°C.The climate in Yerba Santa is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 50.8 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 12.7 in of rainfall. Yerba Santa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, April, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 74°F.
Temperature
Yerba Santa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Yerba Santa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Yerba Santa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,291 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 108 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 321 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 5 mm. That's 317 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.Yerba Santa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 50.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 12.6 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 12.5 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
Yerba Santa 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 January, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 7km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Yerba Santa 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 January, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yerba Santa 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 Yerba Santa 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.