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Weather & Climate in Santa Elena, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.3284°N, 89.6445°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 | 166 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 156 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 225 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 176 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 235 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 183 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 148 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 272 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 133 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 6 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 230 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 59 km |
| 1995 | Opal | Category 1 | 92 mph | 286 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 161 mph | 109 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 265 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 | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in |
Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (0.9").