Weather & Climate in Chemax, Mexico

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

Chemax has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density8,913/sq mi
Coordinates20.6556°N, 87.9369°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.6"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jan 12, 2015 Gulf of America M4.0 64 km 15 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 5 167 mph 205 km
2024 Beryl Category 3 109 mph 28 km
2024 Helene Category 1 81 mph 187 km
2021 Grace Category 1 86 mph 77 km
2020 Delta Category 2 104 mph 75 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 86 mph 7 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 75 mph 76 km
2018 Michael Category 2 98 mph 296 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 208 km
2011 Rina Category 1 92 mph 263 km
2010 Paula Category 2 104 mph 202 km
2009 Ida Category 2 104 mph 217 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 211 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 150 mph 91 km
2005 Emily Category 4 138 mph 9 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 127 mph 140 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 75 mph 163 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 115 mph 74 km
1988 Gilbert Category 5 178 mph 31 km
1980 Allen Category 5 190 mph 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in

Chemax has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.7").

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