Weather and climate in Chihuahua (Mexico)

In Chihuahua, there is a temperate semi-arid climate, mild in winter, but with cold nights, and hot in summer.
The city of Chihuahua is located in northern Mexico, at 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) above sea level, and gave its name not only to the Mexican state, but also to the desert of the central plateau of Mexico, which also extends to the United States, and is characterized by cold nights in winter, and some rains, in the form of afternoon thunderstorms, from July to September.
In winter, the air is generally mild during the day, but at night the temperature drops rapidly, and can drop to a few degrees below freezing. Sometimes there may be cold periods lasting a few days, in which the minimum drops down to -7/-8 °C (18/19 °F), and in which it can even snow. Occasionally, there may also be freezing cold snaps. One of the worst occurred in February 2011, when the temperature dropped to -18 °C (-0.5 °F).
In summer, June is generally the hottest month, but in July and August the humidity increases slightly, making the heat a little more muggy. On warmer days, generally in May and sometimes in June, the temperature reaches 39/40 °C (102/104 °F).

Best Time

The best seasons to visit Chihuahua are spring and autumn, to avoid both the winter cold and summer heat, even if they are unstable periods. For example, you can choose the periods from mid-March to mid-April, and from mid-October to mid-November. In winter, it is usually sunny and it is not too cold, but sometimes there can be cold waves.

Chihuahua - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 10.1 °C (50.2 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 27.1 °C (80.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 385 millimeters (15.2 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (February) to 95 mm (3.7 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2810 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Chihuahua - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 10.1 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 1.7 °C (35 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in January 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 28 °C (82.4 °F) in January 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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February is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 3.9 °C (39 °F) and a maximum of 21.7 °C (71.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -18 °C (-0.4 °F) in February 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33 °C (91.4 °F) in February 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 30%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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March is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 16.2 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 7.2 °C (45 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in March 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F). However, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in March 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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April is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 19.9 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) and a maximum of 29 °C (84.3 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 3 °C (37.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2 °C (28.4 °F) in April 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in April 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1 °C (33.8 °F) in May 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in May 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 27.1 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 19.2 °C (66.6 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it dropped to 8 °C (46.4 °F) in June 2016.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C (101.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in June 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 27%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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July is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.9 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.3 °C (66.7 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F). However, it dropped to 13 °C (55.4 °F) in July 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F). However, it reached 39 °C (102.2 °F) in July 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 42%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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August is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.7 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F). However, it dropped to 9 °C (48.2 °F) in August 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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September is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.7 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in September 2004.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in September 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 48%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 10.5 °C (51 °F) and a maximum of 27.2 °C (81.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F). However, it dropped to -3 °C (26.6 °F) in October 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in October 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 40%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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November is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 14.1 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) and a maximum of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -11 °C (12.2 °F) in November 2001.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in November 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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December is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 10.2 °C (50 °F), with a minimum of 1.8 °C (35.3 °F) and a maximum of 18.6 °C (65.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6.5 °C (20.5 °F). However, it dropped to -12 °C (10.4 °F) in December 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in December 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).