Climate Oaxaca

while state within tropical latitudes, climate varies altitude. there 3 principal climate regions in state. first hot , subtropical lands. accounts 30% of state. next semi hot , semi humid regions account 18%, , temperate , semi humid @ 16%. of these climates experience rainy season in summer , fall. of state on 2,000 m (6,562 ft) above sea level, average temperature 18 °c (64.4 °f), except near coast. coastline along regions of yautepec, putla, parts of huahuapan , silacayoapan hot , relatively dry. hot , humid climates predominate in villa alta, , central valleys area , others on 2,000 m (6,562 ft) above sea level have temperate climate. few of highest peaks, such in tehuantepec , putla have cold climate. precipitation varies between 430 2,700 mm (16.9 106.3 in) per year. sierra mazteca, textepec , other areas near veracruz border have rains year round. rest of state receives majority of rain during summer , fall. higher elevations can experience freezing temperatures in december , january. chivela mountain pass in isthmus of tehuantepec provides gap wind pass between mountain ranges, creating best conditions wind power in mexico.