Weather & Climate in X-Cán, Mexico

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

X-Cán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area710.6 sq mi (1,840.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates20.8572°N, 87.6692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.2"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.0.

Jan 12, 2015 Gulf of America M4.0 64 km 15 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Milton Category 5 167 mph 186 km
2024 Beryl Category 3 115 mph 51 km
2024 Helene Category 1 81 mph 155 km
2021 Grace Category 1 86 mph 86 km
2020 Delta Category 2 104 mph 39 km
2020 Zeta Category 1 86 mph 37 km
2020 Gamma Category 1 75 mph 78 km
2018 Michael Category 2 98 mph 267 km
2012 Ernesto Category 2 98 mph 229 km
2011 Rina Category 1 92 mph 271 km
2010 Paula Category 2 104 mph 176 km
2009 Ida Category 2 104 mph 183 km
2007 Dean Category 5 173 mph 240 km
2005 Wilma Category 4 150 mph 59 km
2005 Emily Category 4 138 mph 45 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 161 mph 267 km
2002 Isidore Category 3 127 mph 128 km
2002 Lili Category 2 104 mph 297 km
1996 Dolly Category 1 75 mph 185 km
1995 Roxanne Category 3 115 mph 96 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Warmest
July 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in

X-Cán has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (1.7").

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