Las Choapas weather in December
In December, Las Choapas sees average daytime highs of 27°C and overnight lows near 20°C, with 88 mm of rain across 13.7 wet days and about 10.9 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 hours at the start of December to 10 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Las Choapas's 5th-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Las Choapas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 27°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 20°
- 3rd coldest
- Rainfall
- 88 mm
- 13.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 10 h 54 min
- 6:45 AM – 5:41 PM
- Cloud cover
- 58%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.48 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.0
- out of 10
Las Choapas is municipal seat of Las Choapas, State of Veracruz, Mexico.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 27°C through the month.
A typical December day in Las Choapas reaches about 27°C in the afternoon and slips back to 20°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C cooler than November and on par with January.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg low (°C) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 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 | 28 | 21 |
| 2 | 27 | 21 |
| 3 | 27 | 21 |
| 4 | 27 | 21 |
| 5 | 27 | 21 |
| 6 | 27 | 21 |
| 7 | 27 | 21 |
| 8 | 27 | 21 |
| 9 | 27 | 20 |
| 10 | 27 | 20 |
| 11 | 27 | 20 |
| 12 | 27 | 20 |
| 13 | 27 | 20 |
| 14 | 27 | 20 |
| 15 | 27 | 20 |
| 16 | 27 | 20 |
| 17 | 27 | 20 |
| 18 | 27 | 20 |
| 19 | 27 | 20 |
| 20 | 27 | 20 |
| 21 | 27 | 20 |
| 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 23 | 27 | 20 |
| 24 | 27 | 20 |
| 25 | 27 | 20 |
| 26 | 27 | 20 |
| 27 | 26 | 20 |
| 28 | 26 | 20 |
| 29 | 26 | 20 |
| 30 | 26 | 20 |
| 31 | 26 | 20 |
How December really feels in Las Choapas
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
December sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Las Choapas weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 11th-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 | 26° / 20° | 79 | 11.5 | 11 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 28° / 20° | 45 | 8.4 | 11.4 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 30° / 21° | 30 | 6.2 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Apr | 33° / 23° | 33 | 6.2 | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| May | 34° / 25° | 75 | 11.1 | 12.8 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 33° / 25° | 217 | 22.5 | 13.1 | 2.5 |
| Jul | 32° / 25° | 204 | 23.6 | 13 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 32° / 24° | 257 | 26.4 | 12.6 | 2.6 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 303 | 27 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 251 | 22 | 11.6 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 22° | 148 | 16.3 | 11.2 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 27° / 20° | 88 | 13.7 | 10.9 | 6.0 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 28% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 24% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 49%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 57 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Cloudier (%) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 57 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 57 | 43 |
| 2 | 57 | 43 |
| 3 | 57 | 43 |
| 4 | 58 | 42 |
| 5 | 58 | 42 |
| 6 | 58 | 42 |
| 7 | 58 | 42 |
| 8 | 57 | 43 |
| 9 | 58 | 42 |
| 10 | 57 | 43 |
| 11 | 57 | 43 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 54 | 46 |
| 15 | 53 | 47 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 51 | 49 |
| 18 | 51 | 49 |
| 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 20 | 48 | 52 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 46 | 54 |
| 24 | 46 | 54 |
| 25 | 46 | 54 |
| 26 | 44 | 56 |
| 27 | 43 | 57 |
| 28 | 43 | 57 |
| 29 | 43 | 57 |
| 30 | 43 | 57 |
| 31 | 43 | 57 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Las Choapas gets around 88 mm of rain over 13.7 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 44% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 48 |
| 2 | 48 |
| 3 | 48 |
| 4 | 48 |
| 5 | 47 |
| 6 | 47 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 45 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 44 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 43 |
| 15 | 42 |
| 16 | 42 |
| 17 | 41 |
| 18 | 41 |
| 19 | 41 |
| 20 | 41 |
| 21 | 41 |
| 22 | 41 |
| 23 | 42 |
| 24 | 42 |
| 25 | 43 |
| 26 | 43 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 44 |
| 29 | 44 |
| 30 | 44 |
| 31 | 44 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the oppressive band about 48% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 86% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
| Muggy (%) | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Oppressive (%) | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 57 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 56 | 3 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 56 | 3 |
| 4 | 1 | 7 | 33 | 56 | 3 |
| 5 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 55 | 2 |
| 6 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 54 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 | 8 | 34 | 54 | 2 |
| 8 | 2 | 9 | 34 | 53 | 2 |
| 9 | 2 | 9 | 34 | 53 | 2 |
| 10 | 2 | 9 | 34 | 53 | 2 |
| 11 | 2 | 10 | 34 | 52 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 | 10 | 35 | 52 | 1 |
| 13 | 3 | 11 | 35 | 50 | 1 |
| 14 | 3 | 11 | 35 | 50 | 1 |
| 15 | 3 | 12 | 35 | 49 | 1 |
| 16 | 3 | 12 | 36 | 48 | 1 |
| 17 | 3 | 13 | 37 | 47 | 1 |
| 18 | 3 | 13 | 37 | 46 | 1 |
| 19 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 45 | 1 |
| 20 | 3 | 13 | 39 | 44 | 1 |
| 21 | 3 | 14 | 39 | 44 | 1 |
| 22 | 3 | 14 | 40 | 43 | 1 |
| 23 | 3 | 14 | 41 | 42 | 0 |
| 24 | 3 | 14 | 41 | 42 | 0 |
| 25 | 3 | 14 | 41 | 42 | 0 |
| 26 | 3 | 14 | 41 | 42 | 0 |
| 27 | 3 | 14 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 28 | 3 | 15 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 29 | 3 | 15 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 30 | 3 | 16 | 41 | 40 | 0 |
| 31 | 3 | 16 | 41 | 40 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 10 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 10 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 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 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 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 hours at the start of December to 10 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:36 AM to 6:51 AM, and sunset from 5:36 PM to 5:48 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:51 | 6:51 | 6:51 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.0 | 6:36 | 5:36 |
| 2 | 11.0 | 6:37 | 5:36 |
| 3 | 11.0 | 6:37 | 5:37 |
| 4 | 11.0 | 6:38 | 5:37 |
| 5 | 11.0 | 6:38 | 5:37 |
| 6 | 11.0 | 6:39 | 5:37 |
| 7 | 11.0 | 6:40 | 5:38 |
| 8 | 11.0 | 6:40 | 5:38 |
| 9 | 11.0 | 6:41 | 5:38 |
| 10 | 11.0 | 6:41 | 5:38 |
| 11 | 10.9 | 6:42 | 5:39 |
| 12 | 10.9 | 6:42 | 5:39 |
| 13 | 10.9 | 6:43 | 5:39 |
| 14 | 10.9 | 6:44 | 5:40 |
| 15 | 10.9 | 6:44 | 5:40 |
| 16 | 10.9 | 6:45 | 5:41 |
| 17 | 10.9 | 6:45 | 5:41 |
| 18 | 10.9 | 6:46 | 5:41 |
| 19 | 10.9 | 6:46 | 5:42 |
| 20 | 10.9 | 6:47 | 5:42 |
| 21 | 10.9 | 6:47 | 5:43 |
| 22 | 10.9 | 6:48 | 5:43 |
| 23 | 10.9 | 6:48 | 5:44 |
| 24 | 10.9 | 6:48 | 5:44 |
| 25 | 10.9 | 6:49 | 5:45 |
| 26 | 10.9 | 6:49 | 5:45 |
| 27 | 10.9 | 6:50 | 5:46 |
| 28 | 10.9 | 6:50 | 5:46 |
| 29 | 10.9 | 6:51 | 5:47 |
| 30 | 10.9 | 6:51 | 5:47 |
| 31 | 10.9 | 6:51 | 5:48 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 3.48 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.48 kWh/m² to a high of 6.44 kWh/m² in May across the year — December's 3.48 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.5 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.4 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.4 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Las Choapas
None of Las Choapas's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Las Choapas sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Las Choapas's rainy season runs June–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Las Choapas?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Las Choapas for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Las Choapas in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Las Choapas sees daytime highs around 27°C and nights near 20°C. Worth packing: light clothes and rain gear. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Las Choapas in December
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 38 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 24°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) | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Warm |
| Feb | 24 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 27 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Las Choapas in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December 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 Las Choapas peaks around August 16 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 7 (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) | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | 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 Las Choapas in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Las Choapas is worst in May — around 63 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.4× the cleanest month (January, 26 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) | 26 | 30 | 37 | 51 | 63 | 44 | 43 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 27 | 30 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | Moderate |
| Feb | 30 | Moderate |
| Mar | 37 | Poor |
| Apr | 51 | Poor |
| May | 63 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 44 | Poor |
| Jul | 43 | Poor |
| Aug | 36 | Poor |
| Sep | 34 | Moderate |
| Oct | 29 | Moderate |
| Nov | 27 | Moderate |
| Dec | 30 | Moderate |
Where is Las Choapas?
Las Choapas sits at 17.9°N, 94.1°W, 22 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Agua Dulce, 26 km away.
Topography around Las Choapas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Las Choapas.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Las Choapas has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 63 m around an average of 13 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 161 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,173 m.
The land around Las Choapas is covered by grassland (37%), artificial surfaces (24%) and trees (22%) within 3 km, trees (41%), grassland (34%) and wetland (21%) within 16 km, and grassland (38%), trees (33%) and water (20%) 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 Las Choapas (17.9118°, -94.0965°, elevation 22 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).