Rivera Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Rivera’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Uruguay.
Monthly Temperature Averages
In Rivera, temperatures can shift dramatically between very warm in summer and pleasant in winter. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 18°C. At night, expect even cooler temperatures, with lows averaging around 8°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Rivera by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, coinciding with the sun’s strongest heating effect.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
July, the city’s coldest month, sees about 113 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days.
Annual Temperatures in Uruguay Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Uruguay. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Rivera Temperatures Compared World Wide
Rivera’s average annual maximum temperature is 25°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual temperature of 20°C, known for its sunny summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Rivera’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Rivera climate page.
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