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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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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").