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Cabo San Lucas,
Mexico - Weather.
Weather in Mexico
Because of the topography of the land and
the extremes in latitude, Mexico has a wide array of climatic conditions
which can occur in within very short distances. The weather varies from
tropical and wet to temperate and dry, depending on the region and
again, on the elevation. More than half of Mexico lies south of the
Tropic of Cancer. The costal plains are hot and humid with heavy
rainfall. The North is dry, with extremes of temperature while the
region around Mexico city has a pleasant, temperate climate.
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| Cabo San Lucas lies within the tropics where temperature variations
from season to season are small, often less than 10 degrees (F) between
the warmest and coldest months of the year. Few other countries have so
wide a variety of landscapes and weather variances as does Mexico.
Towering mountains and high, rolling plateaus cover more than two-thirds
of Mexico. The weather, the land formation and the plant life in these
rugged highlands may vary greatly within a short distance. Keep in mind
while you set off on excursions, Mexico also has tropical forests, dry
deserts and fertile valleys. Temperatures usually fall as elevation
increases. Most of Mexico receives inadequate rainfall, with the
exception of the coastal areas and parts of the central region.
Mexico
has six main land regions. Within these regions are many smaller areas
that differ greatly in weather, altitude, landforms and plant life.
The Plateau of Mexico: by far the largest of the land regions
covering most of the interior of the country. It also boasts the most
varied landscape. Within this region is: the Mesa Central: also
referred to as the Central Plateau is the heart of Mexico. Situated at
7,000 feet above sea level, this highland area receives enough rain to
produce crops. The Volcanic Axis:this area marks the southern
edge of the Plateau of Mexico. This chain of volcanoes includes Orizaba
which is also Mexico's highest point at 18, 701 feet. |
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The Sierra Madre Oriental and the Sierra Madre Occidental: these
are series of mountain ranges, steep and rugged. The Mesa del Norte:
also called Northern Plateau, stretches from the Mesa Central to the
United States. Since it extends north and east, the altitude drops from
9,000 feet to 4,000 feet. Also found here are the richest silver
deposits in the world. The five other main regions of Mexico lie along
the coasts. The Pacific Northwest is generally dry. The Peninsula of
Baja California is mostly rolling or mountainous desert. Fertile river
valleys lie along the mainland coast of the Gulf of California. In the
southern, tropital half of Mexico, altitude has created three main
weather zones. The tierra caliente (hot land) which rises up to
6,000 feet has mild to warm temperatures. In the tierra fria (cold
land) which lies above the tierra templada, the highest peaks
are always snow covered. In tropical Mexico, short but quite heavy
afternoon rains are common in summer. |
Cabo San Lucas
Seasonal
Climate Chart.
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High |
Low |
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January |
72 - 79 |
60 - 65 |
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February |
72 - 75 |
60 - 65 |
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March |
74 - 77 |
60 - 65 |
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April |
79 - 84 |
63 - 67 |
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May |
80 - 85 |
65 - 70 |
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June |
80 - 85 |
67 - 72 |
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July |
87 - 92 |
73 - 79 |
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August |
90 - 95 |
74 - 80 |
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September |
90 - 95 |
76 - 80 |
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October |
85 - 91 |
74 - 79 |
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November |
80 - 85 |
65 -70 |
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December |
73 - 80 |
65 - 70 |
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