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Weather & Climate in Belén, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Belén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 100.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area1,103.1 sq mi (2,857.1 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates17.7870°N, 92.6130°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.9"
166% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 16.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 139 km 159 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 140 km 211 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 140 km 261 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 148 km 172 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 142 km 190 km
Jan 3, 1998 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.7 112 km 200 km
Jun 24, 2009 32 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M4.7 149 km 195 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 140 km 5 km
Nov 14, 2012 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico M4.6 96 km 21 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 106 km 124 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 127 km 10 km
Mar 12, 2010 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.6 96 km 223 km
Jun 1, 1997 2 km NE of Julián Grajales, Mexico M4.5 147 km 150 km
Jun 22, 2005 26 km WSW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M4.5 150 km 186 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 45 km 14 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 44 km 96 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 93 km 33 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 25 km 25 km
Feb 11, 2007 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico M4.4 67 km 103 km
Aug 6, 2001 31 km ENE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M4.4 149 km 176 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 81 mph 223 km
2011 Nate Category 1 75 mph 215 km
2010 Karl Category 3 109 mph 214 km
2007 Dean Category 1 86 mph 217 km
2005 Stan Category 1 81 mph 222 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 86 mph 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 81 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 11.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 8.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 11.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 16.5 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in
November 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in

Belén has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (16.5") and April the driest (2.8").

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