Weather & Climate in Yaxhachen, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yaxhachen 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. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 7.1 sq mi (18.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.0518°N, 89.5660°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
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 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
18 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 | 198 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 160 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 216 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 200 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 151 km |
| 2011 | Nate | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2010 | Richard | Category 1 | 75 mph | 297 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 117 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 274 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 155 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 28 km |
| 2000 | Keith | Category 4 | 138 mph | 290 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 28 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 161 mph | 139 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 290 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) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in |
Yaxhachen has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 72°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and February the driest (0.9").