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Weather & Climate in Maya Balam, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maya Balam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°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 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.9392°N, 88.3997°W |
| Timezone | America/Cancun |
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 | 47 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
21 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 2 | 109 mph | 183 km |
| 2022 | Lisa | Category 1 | 92 mph | 161 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 160 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 260 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 192 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 175 km |
| 2020 | Nana | Category 1 | 75 mph | 238 km |
| 2016 | Earl | Category 1 | 86 mph | 172 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 19 km |
| 2011 | Rina | Category 2 | 92 mph | 183 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 2 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 2010 | Paula | Category 2 | 104 mph | 254 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 32 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 234 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 138 mph | 184 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 197 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 4 | 144 mph | 275 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 123 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 69 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 120 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 2.5 in |
Maya Balam has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (1.1").