Weather & Climate in Hopelchén, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hopelchén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 19.7467°N, 89.8444°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 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
19 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 | 228 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 202 km |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 282 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 248 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 243 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 224 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 260 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 279 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 138 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 236 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 270 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 87 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 199 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 67 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 283 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 223 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 17 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 86 mph | 291 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 161 mph | 176 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in |
Hopelchén has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.4") and March the driest (0.9").