Mexico City Gets Cold Rain Friday With Lows of 8 Degrees
The SMN forecasts chilly showers across Mexico City on Friday, Nov. 13, with lows of 8 degrees in the south and west and gusts up to 40 km/h.
Mexico City faces a cold, wet Friday, Nov. 13, with showers in all five regions of the capital and overnight lows falling to 8 degrees in the south and west, according to the National Meteorological Service (SMN), as reported by Publimetro México.
The SMN expects intervals of showers adding up to between 5 and 25 millimeters, under cloudy skies, with possible lightning in the Valley of Mexico. Temperatures are given in degrees Celsius.
What it means for the morning commute
The coldest stretch comes in the early hours of Friday, so residents heading out at dawn will meet the lowest readings of the day. Publimetro recommends warm clothing before leaving home. Rain and a wet road surface add to the day’s conditions: the outlet advises care with slick pavement, possible puddles and reduced visibility wherever showers fall.
Temperatures by region
The south and west are the coldest areas. Lows there run from 8 to 10 degrees. Highs in the south reach only 18 to 20 degrees, while the west climbs to between 20 and 22.
The center, north and east are slightly warmer, with highs from 22 to 24 and lows from 10 to 12. The regional forecast reads as follows:
- Center: high of 24, low of 10
- North: high of 24, low of 10
- East: high of 24, low of 10
- West: high of 22, low of 8
- South: high of 20, low of 8
Wind and lightning
The north will see the strongest wind in the zone-by-zone forecast, with top speeds estimated at 30 to 35 km/h. The rest of the city should see 20 to 25 km/h. For the Valley of Mexico as a whole, the SMN warns of gusts up to 40 km/h and of lightning that may come with the showers.
What to watch
The forecast covers a 24-hour window, and the 5 to 25 millimeter range applies to every region of the capital. Residents in the south and west should expect the biggest drop in temperature, and readers can check the SMN for updates through the day.
Source: Publimetro México
