Huixtla weather in April
In April, Huixtla sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 108 mm of rain across 17.7 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in April, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Huixtla's 5th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Huixtla's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 108 mm
- 17.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 6:00 AM – 6:20 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.53 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.3
- out of 10
Huixtla is municipal seat of Huixtla, State of Chiapas, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1486
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical April day in Huixtla reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs on par with March and about 1°C warmer than May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 19 |
| 2 | 30 | 19 |
| 3 | 30 | 19 |
| 4 | 30 | 20 |
| 5 | 30 | 20 |
| 6 | 30 | 20 |
| 7 | 30 | 20 |
| 8 | 30 | 20 |
| 9 | 30 | 20 |
| 10 | 30 | 20 |
| 11 | 30 | 20 |
| 12 | 30 | 20 |
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| 19 | 30 | 20 |
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| 21 | 30 | 20 |
| 22 | 30 | 20 |
| 23 | 30 | 20 |
| 24 | 30 | 20 |
| 25 | 30 | 20 |
| 26 | 30 | 20 |
| 27 | 30 | 20 |
| 28 | 30 | 20 |
| 29 | 30 | 20 |
| 30 | 30 | 20 |
Huixtla weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 17° | 15 | 4.1 | 11.2 | 6.9 |
| Feb | 30° / 18° | 14 | 4.2 | 11.5 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 30° / 19° | 33 | 9.3 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 20° | 108 | 17.7 | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| May | 29° / 20° | 344 | 28.5 | 12.7 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 28° / 20° | 535 | 29.4 | 12.9 | 3.3 |
| Jul | 28° / 19° | 518 | 30.8 | 12.8 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 28° / 19° | 579 | 30.9 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 20° | 640 | 29.7 | 12.1 | 3.2 |
| Oct | 27° / 19° | 438 | 29.4 | 11.7 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 28° / 18° | 152 | 19.5 | 11.3 | 5.1 |
| Dec | 28° / 17° | 36 | 8.4 | 11.1 | 6.8 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 46% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 29% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 25%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 74 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 |
| Cloudier (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85 | 15 |
| 2 | 85 | 15 |
| 3 | 85 | 15 |
| 4 | 84 | 16 |
| 5 | 84 | 16 |
| 6 | 84 | 16 |
| 7 | 83 | 17 |
| 8 | 83 | 17 |
| 9 | 82 | 18 |
| 10 | 82 | 18 |
| 11 | 81 | 19 |
| 12 | 80 | 20 |
| 13 | 79 | 21 |
| 14 | 79 | 21 |
| 15 | 78 | 22 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 76 | 24 |
| 18 | 74 | 26 |
| 19 | 74 | 26 |
| 20 | 72 | 28 |
| 21 | 71 | 29 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 69 | 31 |
| 24 | 67 | 33 |
| 25 | 66 | 34 |
| 26 | 64 | 36 |
| 27 | 63 | 37 |
| 28 | 62 | 38 |
| 29 | 60 | 40 |
| 30 | 59 | 41 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Huixtla gets around 108 mm of rain over 17.7 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 59% and peaks near 78% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 75 | 76 | 78 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 |
| 2 | 46 |
| 3 | 46 |
| 4 | 47 |
| 5 | 48 |
| 6 | 49 |
| 7 | 50 |
| 8 | 50 |
| 9 | 51 |
| 10 | 52 |
| 11 | 53 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 55 |
| 14 | 56 |
| 15 | 57 |
| 16 | 58 |
| 17 | 59 |
| 18 | 61 |
| 19 | 62 |
| 20 | 63 |
| 21 | 64 |
| 22 | 66 |
| 23 | 67 |
| 24 | 69 |
| 25 | 70 |
| 26 | 72 |
| 27 | 73 |
| 28 | 75 |
| 29 | 76 |
| 30 | 78 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the muggy band about 63% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 69% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Muggy (%) | 51 | 51 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 42 | 51 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | 41 | 51 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 54 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 4 | 39 | 55 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 56 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 4 | 38 | 56 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 3 | 37 | 58 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 59 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 3 | 36 | 59 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 61 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 61 | 2 |
| 12 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 61 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 3 | 33 | 62 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 32 | 62 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 62 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 63 | 4 |
| 17 | 0 | 4 | 28 | 64 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 64 | 5 |
| 19 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 65 | 6 |
| 20 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 66 | 7 |
| 21 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 66 | 8 |
| 22 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 67 | 9 |
| 23 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 68 | 10 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 68 | 11 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 69 | 12 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 70 | 13 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 71 | 14 |
| 28 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 71 | 15 |
| 29 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 71 | 17 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 72 | 18 |
Wind in April
Winds average 5 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 6:11 AM to 5:52 AM, and sunset from 6:18 PM to 6:23 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:52 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:11 | 6:18 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:10 | 6:18 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:19 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:19 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:19 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:19 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:05 | 6:19 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:03 | 6:20 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:03 | 6:20 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 6:02 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:20 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 6:01 | 6:20 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:20 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:20 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:21 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:21 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:21 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:56 | 6:21 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:21 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:22 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 5:54 | 6:22 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:54 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:53 | 6:22 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:53 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:52 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:52 | 6:23 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.53 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.83 kWh/m² to a high of 6.53 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 6.53 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | 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 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Huixtla
None of Huixtla's seasonal hazards are active in April. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Huixtla sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Huixtla's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Huixtla?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Huixtla for sightseeing.
What to pack for Huixtla in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Huixtla sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 20°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Huixtla in April
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 34 km away) is warmest in July at about 30°C and coldest in February near 28°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) | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 30 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Huixtla in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Huixtla peaks around April 9 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 8 (very 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) | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 8 | Very high |
Air quality in Huixtla in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Huixtla is worst in May — around 40 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 28 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 40 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Moderate |
| Feb | 27 | Moderate |
| Mar | 34 | Moderate |
| Apr | 38 | Poor |
| May | 40 | Poor |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 31 | Moderate |
| Aug | 30 | Moderate |
| Sep | 31 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 30 | Moderate |
| Dec | 29 | Moderate |
Where is Huixtla?
Huixtla sits at 15.1°N, 92.5°W, 52 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Tapachula, 34 km away.
Topography around Huixtla
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Huixtla.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Huixtla has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 183 m around an average of 50 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,802 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,178 m.
The land around Huixtla is covered by trees (48%) and grassland (26%) within 3 km, trees (71%) within 16 km, and trees (58%) and water (22%) 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 Huixtla (15.1392°, -92.4634°, elevation 52 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).