Weather in Durango

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The climate in Durango, located in the USA, can be described as continental, with four distinct seasons. Winters here are cold, with average monthly temperatures dropping significantly below freezing, especially in January (-6.2°C on average) and December (-4.9°C on average). Summer, on the other hand, is warm and sunny, with the highest temperatures in July (averaging 18.2°C, highs up to 25.6°C) and August (averaging 17.1°C, highs up to 24.2°C), creating comfortable conditions for outdoor recreation.

Spring and autumn are transitional seasons. Spring sees a gradual warming, starting from a cool March (average temperature -1.6°C) and ending with a milder May (average temperature 8.6°C). In autumn, the temperature gradually decreases from a pleasant September (average 13.7°C) to a cold November (average 0.2°C).

One of the key features of the weather in Durango is the low level of precipitation throughout the year, usually not exceeding 1-3 mm per month. This indicates a rather dry or semi-arid climate character. The highest number of wet days is observed in March (14 days), July, and August (12 days each), however, even during these periods, the total amount of precipitation remains small. Travellers should take into account possible significant temperature fluctuations not only between seasons but also between day and night hours, which is characteristic of this type of climate.

The climate in Durango is characterised by significant seasonal temperature fluctuations throughout the year. The hottest month is usually July, when the average temperature is 18.2°C, and daily highs can reach 25.6°C. June and August are also distinguished by warm weather, with average maximum temperatures of 23.0°C and 24.2°C respectively. The coldest month is January, with an average temperature of -6.2°C and nightly lows dropping to -12.4°C. December and February also bring frosty weather, with average temperatures of -4.9°C and -5.5°C respectively.

The summer months in Durango, from June to August, offer pleasant warmth during the day, which can turn into hot weather, especially in July. Average daily highs range from 23.0°C (June) to 25.6°C (July). However, nights bring noticeable coolness: average minimum temperatures in the summer period vary from 7.1°C (June) to 10.9°C (July). This indicates significant diurnal temperature fluctuations, which can exceed 14-15°C, being a characteristic feature of the local climate.

Winter in Durango, covering the period from December to February, is quite cold. Average monthly temperatures in these months confidently stay below freezing, varying from -4.9°C (December) to -6.2°C (January). During the day, the thermometer often hovers around the zero mark or slightly exceeds it (from 0.1°C in January to 1.7°C in December), but nights are distinguished by severe frosts, when the temperature regularly drops to -11.5°C (February, December), and in January down to -12.4°C. As in the summer period, noticeable daily temperature drops are also observed in winter, amounting to about 12-13°C.

In the city of Durango, a relatively even distribution of precipitation is observed throughout the year, without a pronounced rainy or dry season, although the total amount of precipitation is quite moderate. Monthly precipitation ranges from 1 to 3 mm.

The winter months, from December to February, as well as the beginning of spring (March), are characterised by negative average temperatures, so precipitation during this period mainly falls in the form of snow. February, March, and July are the months with the highest amount of precipitation (3 mm each). At the same time, March stands out with the highest number of days with precipitation — on average 14 days. In January and December, 2 mm of precipitation falls over approximately 8 wet days, in February — 3 mm over 9 days.

The driest months in terms of precipitation are April, May, June, and November, when only 1 mm falls. In these months, precipitation, if any, will most likely be in the form of rain (April, May, June) or rain turning into snow/light snow (November, when the average temperature approaches zero). In summer, especially in July and August, the number of wet days increases to 12, bringing 3 mm and 2 mm of precipitation respectively, which indicates the likelihood of short-term summer rains. November is the month with the fewest wet days — only about 5.

When planning a trip to Durango, it is important to consider significant temperature fluctuations throughout the year and even within a single day. Therefore, the key principle for your wardrobe is layering. Regardless of the season, you will need comfortable walking shoes, as the city and its surroundings are perfect for walking. Do not forget about sun protection: sunscreen and a hat will be useful even on cool but sunny days.

The winter months (from December to February), as well as late autumn (November) and early spring (March) in Durango are quite cold, with average temperatures around and below zero degrees Celsius. At this time, you will need: a warm winter jacket (preferably windproof and waterproof, considering the possibility of snow), sweaters or fleece tops, thermal underwear, warm trousers, a hat, gloves, and a scarf. Despite the fact that the total amount of precipitation is small (2-3 mm per month), the number of "wet days" (8-14 days) during these periods indicates the likelihood of snowfall or freezing rain.

From late spring to early autumn (from May to September), the weather becomes significantly warmer. In summer (June-August), average temperatures range from +15°C to +18°C, with maximum values reaching +25°C. For this time of year, light trousers, shorts, T-shirts, and dresses are suitable. However, evenings can be cool, so a light jacket, cardigan, or hoodie will be very handy. In July and August, despite the low volume of precipitation, the number of days with precipitation increases to 12, which may mean short summer showers, so a light raincoat or a small umbrella will not be out of place. Sunglasses are also an important accessory for comfort on sunny days.