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Weather & Climate in Zavala, Mexico
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zavala 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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 20.6089°N, 89.1156°W |
| Timezone | America/Merida |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
15 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 | 149 km |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 2 | 92 mph | 96 km |
| 2021 | Grace | Category 1 | 86 mph | 178 km |
| 2020 | Delta | Category 2 | 104 mph | 126 km |
| 2020 | Gamma | Category 1 | 75 mph | 185 km |
| 2020 | Zeta | Category 1 | 86 mph | 127 km |
| 2012 | Ernesto | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 5 | 173 mph | 186 km |
| 2005 | Emily | Category 4 | 132 mph | 80 km |
| 2005 | Wilma | Category 4 | 150 mph | 212 km |
| 2002 | Isidore | Category 3 | 127 mph | 45 km |
| 1996 | Dolly | Category 1 | 75 mph | 209 km |
| 1995 | Roxanne | Category 3 | 115 mph | 79 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 5 | 167 mph | 70 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 190 mph | 217 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in |
Zavala has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (1.1").