Climate - Melo (Uruguay)

The climate of Melo is subtropical, with very mild winters (from June to August) and hot summers (from December to March). The rains are well distributed throughout the year.
The city is located in the east of Uruguay, at 32 degrees south latitude, and is the capital of the Cerro Largo department. The border with Brazil is located 45 km (28 mi) to the northeast.
During the day it can be hot all year round, in fact the heat records are around 30 °C (86 °F) even in winter. Instead, from December to March there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches 38/39 °C (100/102 °F). However, the south wind is able to interrupt the hot and sultry periods, bringing pleasant (and sometimes very cool) weather for two or three days.
In winter, there can be cold waves from the south, during which the temperature can drop to the freezing point or a little below at night, and can remain around 10 °C (50 °F) during the day. Also, fog can sometimes form.

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 11.8 °C (53.3 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1410 millimeters (55.5 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 100 mm (3.9 in) in the driest month (December) to 140 mm (5.5 in) in the wettest one (April). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 2475 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Melo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

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In January, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature in Melo is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.8 °C (64.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, in January 1991, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, in January 2006, it reached 38.8 °C (101.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In February, the average temperature in Melo is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.6 °C (63.6 °F) and a maximum of 29.8 °C (85.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, in February 2019, it dropped to 6.2 °C (43.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in February 2012, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In March, the average temperature in Melo is of 22.1 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15.9 °C (60.6 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, in March 1997, it dropped to 5.1 °C (41.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, in March 2005, it reached 39.8 °C (103.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 5 days.
On average, there are 225 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 71%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In April, the average temperature in Melo is of 18.8 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, in April 2008, it dropped to -1.4 °C (29.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F). However, in April 2004, it reached 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 190 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In May, the average temperature in Melo is of 15.0 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.1 °C (48.4 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, in May 1996, it dropped to -1.6 °C (29.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, in May 2008, it reached 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 81%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (5 kph).

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In June, the average temperature in Melo is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) and a maximum of 18 °C (64.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, in June 1996, it dropped to -6.4 °C (20.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78 °F). However, in June 1998, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 140 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 82%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 kph).

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In July, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature in Melo is of 11.8 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 6 °C (42.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (28 °F). However, in July 2012, it dropped to -6 °C (21.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, in July 2003, it reached 29.8 °C (85.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 155 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 80%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 kph).

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In August, the average temperature in Melo is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1 °C (30 °F). However, in August 2020, it dropped to -4 °C (24.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, in August 2002, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 7 days.
On average, there are 175 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 76%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 kph).

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In September, the average temperature in Melo is of 15.2 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 9.6 °C (49.2 °F) and a maximum of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (35 °F). However, in September 1996, it dropped to -2.3 °C (27.9 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in September 1994, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 185 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.
The average humidity is 75%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In October, the average temperature in Melo is of 18.1 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, in October 1991, it dropped to 0.6 °C (33.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, in October 2003, it reached 34.9 °C (94.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 8 days.
On average, there are 220 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 7 hours per day.
The average humidity is 73%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).

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In November, the average temperature in Melo is of 20.5 °C (69 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (58 °F) and a maximum of 26.5 °C (79.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F). However, in November 1992, it dropped to 1.2 °C (34.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, in November 2020, it reached 36.3 °C (97.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 245 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 kph).

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In December, the average temperature in Melo is of 23.1 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (62 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9.5 °C (49 °F). However, in December 1995, it dropped to 4.8 °C (40.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F). However, in December 1995, it reached 39.4 °C (102.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 6 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 kph).