Weather & Climate in Coba, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Coba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 699/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.4830°N, 87.7389°W |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (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 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2015 | Gulf of America | M4.0 | 37 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 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 | 226 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 3 | 109 mph | 17 km |
| 2024 | Helene | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 49 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 77 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 21 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 47 km |
| 2018 | Michael | Category 2 | 98 mph | 278 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 187 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 2 | 92 mph | 236 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 104 mph | 182 km |
| 2009 | Ida | Category 2 | 104 mph | 207 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 198 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 81 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 138 mph | 30 km |
| 2004 | Ivan | Category 5 | 161 mph | 295 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 165 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 287 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 143 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 54 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in |
Coba has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (1.7").