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Weather & Climate in Kancab, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kancab 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 125 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 | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 454/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.1955°N, 89.3458°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 | 129 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 | 188 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 132 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 193 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 177 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 157 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 203 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 293 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 136 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 247 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 131 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 29 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 292 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 196 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 42 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 167 mph | 121 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 |
Kancab 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").