Weather & Climate in Becanchén, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Becanchén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 443 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.8745°N, 89.2174°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.
| Jun 10, 2002 | 6 km ENE of Presidente Juárez, Mexico | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Milton | Category 5 | 178 mph | 226 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 140 km |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 272 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 181 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 208 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 159 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 193 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 277 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 122 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 75 mph | 300 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 275 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 105 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 248 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 151 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 62 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 166 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 13 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 167 mph | 147 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 190 mph | 293 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in |
Becanchén has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (1.0").