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Average weather, temperature, rainfall, sunshine hours
The climate of Laredo is
sub-tropical semi-arid, with a very mild winter and a very hot, muggy summer.
The city is located in southern
Texas. Beyond the Rio Grande River is the Mexican city of Nuevo Laredo.
We are on the 27th parallel, not far from the Tropic, and indeed the hot season is very long.
The
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 14.2 °C (58 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 31.7 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 500 millimeters (19.7 inches) per year.
The
winter, from December to February, is very mild, though with sudden changes in temperature.
The sun shines quite often, although there are periods characterized by clouds, rain and wind.
There may be hot periods even in the middle of winter, with highs around 30 °C (86 °F).
However, there may also be short
cold periods, with highs below 10 °C (50 °F).
On the coldest days of the year, the temperature typically drops just below freezing, but once every few years there can be more intense cold spells. The record is -9.5 °C (15 °F), recorded in December 1989. In December 1983 and February 2021, the temperature dropped to -8 °C (17.5).
Very rarely, as happened on Christmas 2004 and in December 2017, it can even
snow.
The
summer, from June to September, is very hot and quite sunny, although sometimes a thunderstorm can break out. There are long periods, sometimes whole months, with maximum temperatures around 40 °C (104 °F). It is often very hot even in May and October, and sometimes in late April. We are in the hottest part of Texas. The record is 45 °C (113 °F), recorded in June and in July 1998.
From time to time, the city can be reached by the remnants of a
hurricane, coming from the Gulf of Mexico or the Pacific. In general, hurricanes weaken when they penetrate inland, however, they can still bring abundant rains. The hurricane season runs from June to November, although they are more likely from August to October, with a peak in September.
Best Time
The best time to visit Laredo is from November to March. Winter, from December to February, is generally a mild season, although it can sometimes get cold (especially in December and January). You can therefore choose the months of March and November.
Laredo - Climate data
In Laredo, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Laredo - Average temperatures (1991-2020) |
| Month | Min | Max | Mean |
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| January | 8.2 | 20.2 | 14.2 |
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| February | 10.9 | 23.3 | 17.1 |
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| March | 14.6 | 27.1 | 20.9 |
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| April | 18.3 | 31.3 | 24.8 |
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| May | 21.9 | 34.5 | 28.2 |
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| June | 24.6 | 37.2 | 30.9 |
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| July | 25.1 | 37.9 | 31.5 |
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| August | 25.2 | 38.2 | 31.7 |
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| September | 22.8 | 34.5 | 28.7 |
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| October | 18.8 | 30.6 | 24.7 |
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| November | 13.1 | 24.7 | 18.9 |
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| December | 8.9 | 20.5 | 14.7 |
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| Year | 17.7 | 30 | 23.85 |
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amounts to 500 millimeters (19.7 inches) per year: it is therefore quite scarce. It ranges from 15 mm (0.6 in) in the driest month (February) to 100 mm (3.9 in) in the wettest one (September). Here is the average precipitation.
Laredo - Average precipitation| Month | Days |
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| January | 20 | 5 |
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| February | 15 | 5 |
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| March | 35 | 5 |
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| April | 35 | 4 |
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| May | 70 | 5 |
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| June | 45 | 5 |
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| July | 45 | 4 |
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| August | 40 | 4 |
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| September | 100 | 8 |
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| October | 40 | 4 |
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| November | 25 | 4 |
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| December | 25 | 6 |
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| Year | 500 | 60 |
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There are on average around 2400
sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.
Laredo - Sunshine hours| Month | Average | Total |
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| January | 4.5 | 145 |
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| February | 5.5 | 160 |
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| March | 6 | 190 |
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| April | 6.5 | 190 |
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| May | 6.5 | 205 |
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| June | 8.5 | 260 |
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| July | 9 | 280 |
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| August | 8.5 | 265 |
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| September | 7 | 215 |
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| October | 6.5 | 195 |
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| November | 5.5 | 160 |
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| December | 4.5 | 140 |
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| Year | 6.6 | 2400 |
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Laredo - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.2 °C, with a minimum of
8.2 °C and a maximum of
20.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.9 °C in January 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
34.4 °C in January 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
14.2 kph.
February is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.1 °C, with a minimum of 10.9 °C and a maximum of 23.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C. However, it dropped to -4 °C in February 2011.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C. However, it reached 39.4 °C in February 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of 15.4 kph.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 20.9 °C, with a minimum of 14.6 °C and a maximum of 27.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C. However, it dropped to -0.6 °C in March 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C. However, it reached 40.5 °C in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is of 17.9 kph.
April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C, with a minimum of 18.3 °C and a maximum of 31.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C. However, it dropped to 4 °C in April 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38.5 °C. However, it reached 43.8 °C in April 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of 19.1 kph.
May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C, with a minimum of 21.9 °C and a maximum of 34.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C. However, it dropped to 11.1 °C in May 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C. However, it reached 44.4 °C in May 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is of 19.9 kph.
June is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.9 °C, with a minimum of 24.6 °C and a maximum of 37.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C. However, it dropped to 18.3 °C in June 2015.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C. However, it reached 45 °C in June 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 5 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is of 20.4 kph.
July is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.5 °C, with a minimum of 25.1 °C and a maximum of 37.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C. However, it dropped to 20 °C in July 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C. However, it reached 44.9 °C in July 1998.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of 20.7 kph.
August, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.7 °C, with a minimum of 25.2 °C and a maximum of 38.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C. However, it dropped to 20 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C. However, it reached 43.3 °C in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is of 18.8 kph.
September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C, with a minimum of 22.8 °C and a maximum of 34.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C. However, it dropped to 11.6 °C in September 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C. However, it reached 43.6 °C in September 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of 15.2 kph.
October is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.7 °C, with a minimum of 18.8 °C and a maximum of 30.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C. However, it dropped to 1.6 °C in October 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C. However, it reached 39.4 °C in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is of 15.5 kph.
November is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.9 °C, with a minimum of 13.1 °C and a maximum of 24.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C. However, it dropped to -1.7 °C in November 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C. However, it reached 35 °C in November 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of 14.6 kph.
December is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 14.7 °C, with a minimum of 8.9 °C and a maximum of 20.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C. However, it dropped to -5.2 °C in December 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C. However, it reached 35 °C in December 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm, distributed over 6 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 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 43% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of 13.8 kph.