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Weather & Climate in Ek-Balam, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ek-Balam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1233°N, 89.0652°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 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 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 | 203 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 2 | 109 mph | 111 km |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 75 mph | 296 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 178 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 133 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 174 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 147 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 137 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 222 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 123 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 59 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 271 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 25 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 167 mph | 115 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 190 mph | 261 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in |
Ek-Balam has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (1.1").