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Weather & Climate in Escárcega, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Escárcega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.6089°N, 90.7454°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jan 18, 2014 | 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico | M4.3 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 14 km SE of Tenosique, Mexico | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2014 | 20 km SE of Apatzingán, Mexico | M4.0 | 129 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
9 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 258 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 237 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 92 mph | 185 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 187 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 212 km |
| 2010 | Karl | Category 1 | 81 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 3 | 127 mph | 71 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 223 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 2 | 104 mph | 99 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in |
Escárcega has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.9") and March the driest (0.9").