Climate Insights for Zape Chico

Guanaceví, Durango, Mexico

Hottest
June
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
September
154 mm rain6.1 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zape Chico is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 611 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 154 mm of rainfall. Zape Chico is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 1°C.The climate in Zape Chico is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 24.1 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. Zape Chico is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: June, May, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 33°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 18°Average: 8°Min: 1°FebMax: 20°Average: 10°Min: 2°MarMax: 23°Average: 13°Min: 4°AprMax: 25°Average: 16°Min: 7°MayMax: 28°Average: 19°Min: 10°JunMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 14°JulMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°AugMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 13°SepMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 12°OctMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 9°NovMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 4°DecMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 64°FAverage: 47°FMin: 33°FFebMax: 68°FAverage: 51°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 73°FAverage: 56°FMin: 40°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 61°FMin: 44°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 66°FMin: 50°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 70°FMin: 57°FJulMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FSepMax: 75°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 60°FMin: 47°FNovMax: 70°FAverage: 54°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 65°FAverage: 49°FMin: 35°F
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Temperatures in Zape Chico vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Zape Chico vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 47°F. The average daily temperature swing is 29°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 149mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 138mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
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0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1in
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Zape Chico is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 611 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 154 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 6 mm. That's 148 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.Zape Chico is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.2 in. That's 5.8 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Zape Chico 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 April, averaging 11km/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. 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, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Zape Chico 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 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, 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. 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, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan8°47°F
Feb10°51°F
Mar13°56°F
Apr16°61°F
May19°66°F
Jun21°70°F
Jul19°66°F
Aug19°66°F
Sep17°63°F
Oct15°60°F
Nov12°54°F
Dec9°49°F

The best time to visit Zape Chico is during April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zape Chico is during April, May, June and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 33°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 Zape Chico 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 Zape Chico 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
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Jan
1 °C33 °F
18 °C64 °F
10 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
20 °C68 °F
11 km/h7 mph
9 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
4 °C40 °F
23 °C73 °F
11 km/h7 mph
6 mm0.2 in
1 cm1 in
Apr
7 °C44 °F
25 °C78 °F
11 km/h7 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
10 °C50 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C57 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
61 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
149 mm5.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
13 °C56 °F
26 °C78 °F
7 km/h4 mph
138 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
12 °C53 °F
24 °C75 °F
6 km/h4 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C47 °F
23 °C74 °F
7 km/h4 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C40 °F
21 °C70 °F
8 km/h5 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
18 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
1 cm1 in