Weather & Climate in Opichén, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Opichén 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 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,939/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.5519°N, 89.8570°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 139 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 1 | 92 mph | 173 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 251 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 98 mph | 165 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 204 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 259 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 215 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 165 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 130 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 3 | 127 mph | 289 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 27 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 262 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 88 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 2 | 92 mph | 259 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 161 mph | 91 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in |
Opichén has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (0.9").