Escárcega weather in May
In May, Escárcega sees average daytime highs of 37°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 64 mm of rain across 9.4 wet days and about 12.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Escárcega's 6th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Escárcega's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
- 9.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:33 AM – 6:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- 6th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.38 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 1.5
- out of 10
Escárcega is municipal seat of Escárcega, State of Campeche, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1914
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 37°C through the month.
A typical May day in Escárcega reaches about 37°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 40°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 24 |
| 2 | 38 | 25 |
| 3 | 38 | 25 |
| 4 | 38 | 25 |
| 5 | 38 | 25 |
| 6 | 38 | 25 |
| 7 | 38 | 25 |
| 8 | 38 | 25 |
| 9 | 38 | 25 |
| 10 | 37 | 25 |
| 11 | 37 | 25 |
| 12 | 37 | 25 |
| 13 | 37 | 25 |
| 14 | 37 | 25 |
| 15 | 37 | 25 |
| 16 | 37 | 25 |
| 17 | 37 | 25 |
| 18 | 37 | 25 |
| 19 | 37 | 25 |
| 20 | 37 | 25 |
| 21 | 37 | 25 |
| 22 | 37 | 25 |
| 23 | 37 | 25 |
| 24 | 37 | 25 |
| 25 | 37 | 25 |
| 26 | 36 | 25 |
| 27 | 36 | 25 |
| 28 | 36 | 25 |
| 29 | 36 | 25 |
| 30 | 36 | 25 |
| 31 | 36 | 25 |
How May really feels in Escárcega
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Escárcega weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 2nd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 19° | 22 | 4.7 | 11 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 33° / 20° | 10 | 2.4 | 11.4 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 35° / 22° | 12 | 2.6 | 11.9 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 37° / 24° | 30 | 5.4 | 12.4 | 1.6 |
| May | 37° / 25° | 64 | 9.4 | 12.9 | 1.5 |
| Jun | 35° / 25° | 178 | 19.2 | 13.1 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 35° / 24° | 93 | 15.6 | 13 | 1.9 |
| Aug | 35° / 24° | 160 | 19.9 | 12.6 | 1.9 |
| Sep | 33° / 24° | 198 | 23.8 | 12.1 | 2.2 |
| Oct | 32° / 23° | 139 | 16.8 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 31° / 21° | 50 | 8.3 | 11.1 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 20° | 25 | 4.6 | 10.9 | 5.6 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 35% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 25% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 40%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 48 | 45 | 44 | 43 |
| Cloudier (%) | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 51 | 52 | 55 | 56 | 57 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 | 29 |
| 2 | 70 | 30 |
| 3 | 70 | 30 |
| 4 | 69 | 31 |
| 5 | 69 | 31 |
| 6 | 68 | 32 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 66 | 34 |
| 10 | 65 | 35 |
| 11 | 65 | 35 |
| 12 | 65 | 35 |
| 13 | 64 | 36 |
| 14 | 64 | 36 |
| 15 | 63 | 37 |
| 16 | 62 | 38 |
| 17 | 62 | 38 |
| 18 | 61 | 39 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 59 | 41 |
| 21 | 58 | 42 |
| 22 | 57 | 43 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 54 | 46 |
| 25 | 54 | 46 |
| 26 | 52 | 48 |
| 27 | 49 | 51 |
| 28 | 48 | 52 |
| 29 | 45 | 55 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
| 31 | 43 | 57 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Escárcega gets around 64 mm of rain over 9.4 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 32% and peaks near 55% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 | 55 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 20 |
| 5 | 21 |
| 6 | 21 |
| 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 22 |
| 9 | 23 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 26 |
| 13 | 27 |
| 14 | 28 |
| 15 | 29 |
| 16 | 30 |
| 17 | 31 |
| 18 | 32 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 36 |
| 22 | 37 |
| 23 | 39 |
| 24 | 41 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 45 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 49 |
| 29 | 51 |
| 30 | 53 |
| 31 | 55 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 45% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 91% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Oppressive (%) | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
| Miserable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 16 | 53 | 28 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 16 | 53 | 28 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 54 | 29 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 14 | 55 | 29 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 55 | 29 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 13 | 55 | 30 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 12 | 56 | 30 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 11 | 56 | 31 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 11 | 55 | 32 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 10 | 55 | 33 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 10 | 54 | 34 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 9 | 53 | 36 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 9 | 52 | 37 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 8 | 51 | 39 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 8 | 49 | 41 | 2 |
| 16 | 1 | 7 | 48 | 43 | 2 |
| 17 | 1 | 7 | 46 | 44 | 2 |
| 18 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 46 | 2 |
| 19 | 0 | 6 | 44 | 47 | 3 |
| 20 | 0 | 6 | 42 | 48 | 3 |
| 21 | 0 | 6 | 41 | 49 | 3 |
| 22 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 50 | 4 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 52 | 5 |
| 24 | 0 | 5 | 37 | 52 | 6 |
| 25 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 52 | 8 |
| 26 | 0 | 4 | 34 | 53 | 9 |
| 27 | 0 | 4 | 33 | 52 | 11 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 53 | 13 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 52 | 15 |
| 30 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 52 | 17 |
| 31 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 52 | 19 |
Wind in May
Winds average 10 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 9 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of May to 13 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:40 AM to 5:30 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:31 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:40 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:40 | 6:20 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:39 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:38 | 6:21 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:37 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:37 | 6:22 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:23 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:36 | 6:23 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:35 | 6:23 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:35 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:35 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:34 | 6:24 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:34 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 12.9 | 5:33 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:33 | 6:25 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:33 | 6:26 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:32 | 6:27 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:31 | 6:27 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:31 | 6:28 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:31 | 6:28 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:31 | 6:29 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:29 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:29 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:30 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:30 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:30 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:31 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:30 | 6:31 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.38 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.98 kWh/m² to a high of 6.55 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.38 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Escárcega
None of Escárcega's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Escárcega sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Escárcega's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Escárcega?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Escárcega.
What to pack for Escárcega in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Escárcega sees daytime highs around 37°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 9 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Escárcega in May
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 66 km away) is warmest in September at about 30°C and coldest in January near 25°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 26 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Warm |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Escárcega in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Escárcega peaks around June 19 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 18 at about 7 (high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Escárcega in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Escárcega is worst in April — around 46 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 6.7× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 9 | 12 | 46 | 41 | 27 | 28 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 46 | Poor |
| May | 41 | Poor |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 28 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 10 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Escárcega?
Escárcega sits at 18.6°N, 90.7°W, 83 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Champotón, 82 km away.
Topography around Escárcega
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Escárcega.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Escárcega has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 59 m around an average of 94 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 154 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 282 m.
The land around Escárcega is covered by trees (58%), artificial surfaces (22%) and grassland (21%) within 3 km, trees (67%) and grassland (31%) within 16 km, and trees (57%) and grassland (26%) within 80 km.
Mexico travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 / 127 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 54% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $13,889
- 2025
- Happiness
- 7.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 24.9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.8
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 440
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Escárcega (18.6089°, -90.7454°, elevation 83 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).