Today’s weather forecast in Monterrey, Mexico, is calling for maximum and minimum temperatures, as well as rain probabilities. The expected maximum temperature is 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is around 21 degrees Celsius.
Precipitation levels are quite high, with a 98% chance of rain during the day and an 80% probability at night. Additionally, cloud cover is projected at 80% throughout the day, increasing to 88% overnight. Expect wind gusts that could reach up to 26 kilometers per hour during the day, tapering to about 15 kilometers per hour at night. It’s important to take precautions against UV rays, which are forecasted to reach a level of 10.
The ideal time for visiting Monterrey usually spans from January to August and then again from October to December. During these months, the weather is characterized by warm to hot conditions, with rare rainfall and temperatures ranging from 27 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Summers in Monterrey can be extremely hot, often leading to a drought that peaks between July and August, a period commonly referred to as the “canícula.” Conversely, the rainy season kicks off in autumn, with September being the month that typically sees the heaviest rainfall. However, severe thunderstorms causing major flooding can also occur from April to June. January is usually the coldest month, averaging around 14 degrees, although the coldest day is more frequently recorded in February.
Historically, Monterrey experienced its lowest temperature in 1983 when the mercury plummeted to -7.5 degrees Celsius. More recently, the last snowfall occurred in December 2004. On the other hand, the hottest recorded day was April 24, 1958, when temperatures soared to an astonishing 48 degrees Celsius.
Mexico’s diverse geography, with access to the Caribbean Sea, the Pacific Ocean, and the dividing line provided by the Tropic of Cancer, makes it home to at least 12% of the world’s species, including around 12,000 endemic species.
The country is divided into two climatic zones— temperate and tropical—by the Tropic of Cancer. Due to differences in altitude, latitude, and land-water distribution, Mexico boasts up to seven distinct climate types. Extreme temperatures can be found in regions such as the high areas of Chihuahua, where it can reach -30 degrees, compared to the deserts of Mexicali, which can see temperatures spike to as high as 50 degrees Celsius.
According to the National Meteorological Service, the average annual temperature in Mexico is 19 degrees Celsius. However, cities like Mexicali, Culiacán, Ciudad Juárez, Hermosillo, Torreón, Saltillo, and Monterrey experience particularly high temperatures.
For example, San Luis Río Colorado, located in Sonora near the Great Altar Desert and Arizona, holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Mexico at 58.5 degrees Celsius, set on July 6, 1966. In contrast, the coldest temperature on record happened on December 27, 1997, when it reached -25 degrees in the municipality of Madero, Chihuahua.
The variety of climates in Mexico has increasingly come under threat from global warming. Experts predict a grim future, characterized by a significant reduction in annual rainfall and rising temperatures. Farmers and ranchers are already facing challenges, whether from droughts or severe floods, while urban areas like Mexico City are reporting an uptick in environmental contingencies during heatwaves.
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