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Weather & Climate in Candelaria, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Candelaria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 358/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 19.7364°N, 88.9586°W |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
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 | 65 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 | 247 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 2 | 109 mph | 133 km |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 252 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 158 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 211 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 146 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 171 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 260 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 104 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 1 | 92 mph | 269 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 261 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 97 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 233 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 139 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 92 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 228 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 135 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 23 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 167 mph | 154 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 190 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in |
Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (1.1").