Petrolina Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Petrolina is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
The city tends toward drier weather patterns.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Petrolina remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very hot climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 36°C in October. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 31°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 20°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Petrolina maintains relatively dry conditions year-round, recording average annual precipitation of 440 mm. Petrolina can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 90 mm of precipitation over 23 rainy days. In contrast September, experiences much drier conditions, with 2.9 mm of rainfall, spread across 13 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Petrolina Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Petrolina experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 8.8 hours daily sunshine in August, it dips to 6.9 hours in June, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Petrolina.
The city experiences its highest humidity in April, reaching 70%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 48%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Other facts from our historical weather data:Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
October has an average maximum temperature of 36°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 90 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 264 hours of sunshine.
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