Climate Insights for Zona Arqueológica Paquimé

Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico

Hottest
June
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
August
66 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, June
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zona Arqueológica Paquimé is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 301 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 66 mm of rainfall. Zona Arqueológica Paquimé 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Zona Arqueológica Paquimé is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 11.9 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Zona Arqueológica Paquimé 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 16°Average: 7°Min: 0°FebMax: 19°Average: 10°Min: 2°MarMax: 22°Average: 13°Min: 5°AprMax: 26°Average: 17°Min: 8°MayMax: 29°Average: 21°Min: 11°JunMax: 33°Average: 25°Min: 16°JulMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°AugMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°SepMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 14°OctMax: 25°Average: 17°Min: 10°NovMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°DecMax: 17°Average: 8°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 61°FAverage: 44°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 66°FAverage: 49°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 71°FAverage: 55°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 62°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 69°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 91°FAverage: 77°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 70°FMin: 58°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 63°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 53°FMin: 40°FDecMax: 63°FAverage: 47°FMin: 35°F
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Temperatures in Zona Arqueológica Paquimé vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 7°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Zona Arqueológica Paquimé vary considerably across the year, with a 59°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is June, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 44°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 2mmMarPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 1mmAprPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 1inAprPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 1in
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Zona Arqueológica Paquimé is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 301 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3 mm. That's 63 mm less than August, 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 8cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Zona Arqueológica Paquimé is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.5 in less than August, 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 3in annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 10km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 8km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 9km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Zona Arqueológica Paquimé 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 March, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, 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, 12km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Zona Arqueológica Paquimé 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 March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 4mph 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, 8mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan7°44°F
Feb10°49°F
Mar13°55°F
Apr17°62°F
May21°69°F
Jun25°77°F
Jul24°75°F
Aug23°73°F
Sep21°70°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov12°53°F
Dec8°47°F

The best time to visit Zona Arqueológica Paquimé is during April, May, June, July, 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 34 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Zona Arqueológica Paquimé is during April, May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 32°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 Zona Arqueológica Paquimé 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 Zona Arqueológica Paquimé 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
0 °C32 °F
16 °C61 °F
10 km/h6 mph
12 mm0.5 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
19 °C66 °F
12 km/h7 mph
12 mm0.5 in
2 cm1 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
22 °C71 °F
12 km/h8 mph
10 mm0.4 in
1 cm1 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
26 °C78 °F
12 km/h8 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C62 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
24 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
18 °C64 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C58 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
45 mm1.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
25 °C78 °F
9 km/h5 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
5 °C40 °F
21 °C69 °F
9 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
2 °C35 °F
17 °C63 °F
9 km/h6 mph
20 mm0.8 in
2 cm1 in