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Weather & Climate in El Chamizal, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Chamizal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4967°N, 91.0550°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Sep 17, 2004 | 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico | M4.8 | 138 km | 25 km |
| Aug 6, 2009 | 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico | M4.6 | 138 km | 124 km |
| Apr 15, 2012 | 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico | M4.6 | 28 km | 13 km |
| Mar 11, 2003 | 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico | M4.6 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jul 1, 2008 | 9 km SSE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.4 | 127 km | 30 km |
| Mar 3, 2013 | 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2005 | 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico | M4.4 | 148 km | 60 km |
| May 18, 2022 | 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2014 | 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico | M4.3 | 49 km | 20 km |
| May 31, 2008 | 26 km NNE of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Mar 5, 2007 | 11 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 114 km | 83 km |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 12 km ENE of Justo Sierra, Mexico | M4.3 | 140 km | 46 km |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico | M4.3 | 23 km | 95 km |
| Mar 23, 2022 | 19 km W of Benemérito de las Américas, Mexico | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2007 | 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico | M4.3 | 86 km | 43 km |
| May 14, 1999 | 12 km S of Tenosique, Mexico | M4.2 | 43 km | 94 km |
| Mar 31, 2003 | 24 km SE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico | M4.2 | 92 km | 65 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 14 km SE of Tenosique, Mexico | M4.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2007 | 3 km NW of El Mango, Mexico | M4.2 | 115 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
8 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 229 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 261 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 197 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 3 | 127 mph | 198 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 289 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 2 | 86 mph | 223 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 11.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 10.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in |
El Chamizal has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.1") and March the driest (2.0").