Jalpa de Méndez weather in May
In May, Jalpa de Méndez sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 77 mm of rain across 11.1 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in May, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of May to 13 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Jalpa de Méndez's 4th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Jalpa de Méndez's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 77 mm
- 11.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 54 min
- 5:43 AM – 6:34 PM
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.3
- out of 10
Jalpa de Méndez is municipal seat of Jalpa, State of Tabasco, Mexico.
- Density
- 1,570/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1550
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical May day in Jalpa de Méndez reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 1°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 26 |
| 2 | 36 | 26 |
| 3 | 36 | 26 |
| 4 | 36 | 26 |
| 5 | 36 | 26 |
| 6 | 36 | 26 |
| 7 | 36 | 26 |
| 8 | 36 | 26 |
| 9 | 36 | 26 |
| 10 | 36 | 26 |
| 11 | 36 | 26 |
| 12 | 36 | 26 |
| 13 | 36 | 26 |
| 14 | 36 | 26 |
| 15 | 35 | 26 |
| 16 | 35 | 26 |
| 17 | 35 | 26 |
| 18 | 35 | 26 |
| 19 | 35 | 26 |
| 20 | 35 | 26 |
| 21 | 35 | 26 |
| 22 | 35 | 26 |
| 23 | 35 | 26 |
| 24 | 35 | 26 |
| 25 | 35 | 26 |
| 26 | 35 | 26 |
| 27 | 35 | 26 |
| 28 | 35 | 26 |
| 29 | 35 | 26 |
| 30 | 35 | 26 |
| 31 | 35 | 26 |
How May really feels in Jalpa de Méndez
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.
Jalpa de Méndez weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 20° | 66 | 10 | 11 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 30° / 21° | 43 | 7 | 11.4 | 5.7 |
| Mar | 32° / 23° | 25 | 5.5 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 35° / 25° | 34 | 5.8 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| May | 35° / 26° | 77 | 11.1 | 12.8 | 2.3 |
| Jun | 34° / 26° | 216 | 21.3 | 13.1 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 34° / 25° | 138 | 18 | 13 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 34° / 25° | 200 | 22.5 | 12.6 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 32° / 25° | 278 | 25.8 | 12.1 | 2.4 |
| Oct | 31° / 24° | 225 | 20.9 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 22° | 112 | 14.3 | 11.1 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 28° / 21° | 65 | 10.7 | 10.9 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 45% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 35%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 51 | 50 |
| Cloudier (%) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 73 | 27 |
| 2 | 73 | 27 |
| 3 | 72 | 28 |
| 4 | 72 | 28 |
| 5 | 71 | 29 |
| 6 | 70 | 30 |
| 7 | 70 | 30 |
| 8 | 70 | 30 |
| 9 | 69 | 31 |
| 10 | 68 | 32 |
| 11 | 68 | 32 |
| 12 | 68 | 32 |
| 13 | 68 | 32 |
| 14 | 68 | 32 |
| 15 | 68 | 32 |
| 16 | 68 | 32 |
| 17 | 68 | 32 |
| 18 | 67 | 33 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 66 | 34 |
| 21 | 65 | 35 |
| 22 | 64 | 36 |
| 23 | 63 | 37 |
| 24 | 62 | 38 |
| 25 | 60 | 40 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 56 | 44 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 53 | 47 |
| 30 | 51 | 49 |
| 31 | 50 | 50 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Jalpa de Méndez gets around 77 mm of rain over 11.1 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 37% and peaks near 58% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 22 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 24 |
| 5 | 25 |
| 6 | 26 |
| 7 | 27 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 29 |
| 10 | 30 |
| 11 | 32 |
| 12 | 33 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 35 |
| 15 | 36 |
| 16 | 37 |
| 17 | 37 |
| 18 | 38 |
| 19 | 39 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 42 |
| 23 | 43 |
| 24 | 45 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 49 |
| 27 | 50 |
| 28 | 52 |
| 29 | 54 |
| 30 | 56 |
| 31 | 58 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the oppressive band about 67% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 2 | 2 | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 67 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 55 |
| Miserable (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 38 | 40 | 42 | 44 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 22 | 67 | 9 |
| 2 | 2 | 22 | 67 | 9 |
| 3 | 1 | 21 | 69 | 9 |
| 4 | 1 | 20 | 69 | 10 |
| 5 | 1 | 19 | 70 | 10 |
| 6 | 1 | 18 | 70 | 11 |
| 7 | 1 | 17 | 70 | 12 |
| 8 | 1 | 16 | 70 | 13 |
| 9 | 1 | 16 | 69 | 14 |
| 10 | 1 | 15 | 69 | 15 |
| 11 | 1 | 14 | 69 | 16 |
| 12 | 1 | 13 | 69 | 17 |
| 13 | 1 | 12 | 69 | 18 |
| 14 | 1 | 11 | 69 | 19 |
| 15 | 1 | 11 | 68 | 20 |
| 16 | 1 | 10 | 68 | 21 |
| 17 | 0 | 9 | 69 | 22 |
| 18 | 0 | 8 | 69 | 23 |
| 19 | 0 | 7 | 69 | 24 |
| 20 | 0 | 7 | 69 | 24 |
| 21 | 0 | 6 | 69 | 25 |
| 22 | 0 | 5 | 68 | 27 |
| 23 | 0 | 5 | 67 | 28 |
| 24 | 0 | 4 | 66 | 30 |
| 25 | 0 | 4 | 65 | 31 |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | 64 | 33 |
| 27 | 0 | 3 | 62 | 35 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 60 | 38 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 58 | 40 |
| 30 | 0 | 2 | 56 | 42 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 55 | 44 |
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 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 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 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | 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 | 9 | 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 36 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 24 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 5:50 AM to 5:40 AM, and sunset from 6:29 PM to 6:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.7 | 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 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 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 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 5:50 | 6:29 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:49 | 6:29 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:49 | 6:30 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:48 | 6:30 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:48 | 6:30 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:47 | 6:31 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 5:47 | 6:31 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 5:46 | 6:31 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:46 | 6:32 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:45 | 6:32 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:45 | 6:32 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:44 | 6:33 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:44 | 6:33 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:44 | 6:33 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 5:43 | 6:34 |
| 16 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:34 |
| 17 | 12.9 | 5:43 | 6:34 |
| 18 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:35 |
| 19 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:35 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:42 | 6:36 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:41 | 6:36 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:41 | 6:36 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:41 | 6:37 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 5:41 | 6:37 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 5:40 | 6:37 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:38 |
| 27 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:38 |
| 28 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:39 |
| 29 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:39 |
| 30 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:39 |
| 31 | 13.0 | 5:40 | 6:40 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.74 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.96 kWh/m² to a high of 6.74 kWh/m² in May across the year — May's 6.74 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 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 | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Jalpa de Méndez
None of Jalpa de Méndez's seasonal hazards are active in May. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Jalpa de Méndez sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Jalpa de Méndez's rainy season runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Jalpa de Méndez?
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 Jalpa de Méndez.
What to pack for Jalpa de Méndez in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Jalpa de Méndez sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Jalpa de Méndez in May
The nearest coast averages about 28°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 50 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°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 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 25 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Jalpa de Méndez in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 7 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Jalpa de Méndez peaks around June 20 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 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) | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | High | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Jalpa de Méndez 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 Jalpa de Méndez is worst in May — around 77 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.4× the cleanest month (January, 32 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) | 32 | 37 | 46 | 69 | 77 | 52 | 45 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 36 | 37 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | Moderate |
| Feb | 37 | Poor |
| Mar | 46 | Poor |
| Apr | 69 | Unhealthy |
| May | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 52 | Poor |
| Jul | 45 | Poor |
| Aug | 40 | Poor |
| Sep | 41 | Poor |
| Oct | 38 | Poor |
| Nov | 36 | Poor |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Jalpa de Méndez?
Jalpa de Méndez sits at 18.2°N, 93.1°W, 12 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Taxco, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Jalpa de Méndez
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Jalpa de Méndez.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Jalpa de Méndez has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 19 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 27 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 903 m.
The land around Jalpa de Méndez is covered by grassland (55%) and trees (31%) within 3 km, grassland (56%) and trees (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (36%) and water (25%) 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 Jalpa de Méndez (18.1768°, -93.0638°, elevation 12 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).