Monclova climate
Monclova (Coahuila, Mexico) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 398 mm16 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Monclova climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2068 | 642 | 1355 | 130.5 | 2 |
| Feb | 2475 | 846 | 1661 | 90.4 | 1 |
| Mar | 2883 | 1253 | 2068 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Apr | 3392 | 1661 | 2576 | 190.8 | 0 |
| May | 3596 | 2068 | 2882 | 441.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3798 | 2373 | 3085 | 451.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2373 | 2984 | 642.5 | 0 |
| Aug | 3697 | 2373 | 2985 | 391.5 | 0 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2069 | 2679 | 823.2 | 0 |
| Oct | 3086 | 1661 | 2373 | 311.2 | 0 |
| Nov | 2576 | 1050 | 1763 | 190.7 | 0 |
| Dec | 2170 | 643 | 1457 | 140.5 | 1 |
| Year | 3798 | 642 | 2373 | 39816 | 3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54% | 45% | 4.0 | 10:37 |
| Feb | 48% | 43% | 5.0 | 11:13 |
| Mar | 44% | 42% | 5.9 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 41% | 42% | 6.8 | 12:46 |
| May | 48% | 40% | 6.9 | 13:28 |
| Jun | 51% | 38% | 7.1 | 13:49 |
| Jul | 55% | 46% | 6.6 | 13:41 |
| Aug | 53% | 40% | 6.6 | 13:05 |
| Sep | 62% | 48% | 5.4 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 60% | 33% | 5.1 | 11:28 |
| Nov | 58% | 34% | 4.3 | 10:47 |
| Dec | 54% | 41% | 3.8 | 10:27 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Monclova is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 37 °C98 °F and a low of 23 °C73 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 20 °C68 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 16.7 °C30 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 398 mm16 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 46% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–April. The wettest month is September (82 mm3.2 in), the driest is February (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 41% in April to 62% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 33%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in November to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.5 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Monclova
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are October–March: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is June, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C98 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Monclova
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2068 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 642 to 8 °C46 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2883 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 1253 to 20 °C68 °F, about 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3696 to 37 °C98 °F, lows around 23 °C73 °F, about 49 mm1.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2576 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1050 to 20 °C69 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Monclova compares
Compared with Ciudad General Escobedo, about 165 km to the southeast, Monclova is on average 1.3 °C2.4 °F cooler and receives 21% less precipitation (398 mm16 in vs 504 mm20 in). The difference is largest in December (2.6 °C4.7 °F cooler).
Of the 96 places in Mexico covered by World Climates, Monclova is the 50th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 79th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Mexico climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Alice Springs (Australia, BWh), La Rioja (Argentina, BSh) and Santiago del Estero (Argentina, BSh).
Nearby places
- Ciudad General Escobedo 165 km · 24 °C75 °F · 504 mm20 in
- Saltillo 170 km · 19 °C66 °F · 371 mm15 in
- Monterrey 175 km · 24 °C76 °F · 530 mm21 in
- Ciudad Apodaca 175 km · 23 °C74 °F · 636 mm25 in
- Guadalupe 179 km · 23 °C74 °F · 709 mm28 in
- Nuevo Laredo 199 km · 24 °C74 °F · 559 mm22 in
- Piedras Negras 218 km · 23 °C73 °F · 477 mm19 in
- Torreón 250 km · 22 °C71 °F · 274 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Monclova?
June is the warmest month in Monclova, with an average high of 37 °C (98 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (73 °F).
What is the coldest month in Monclova?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 20 °C (68 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in Monclova?
September is the wettest month with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Monclova?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are October–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 655 m, while Monclova lies at about 603 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.3 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.