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Weather & Climate in Emiliano Zapata, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Emiliano Zapata 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 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.2272°N, 89.4674°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 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
16 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 | 181 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 142 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 206 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 178 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 216 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 169 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 166 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 137 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 133 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 258 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 16 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 209 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 50 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 161 mph | 119 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in |
Emiliano Zapata has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.9").