Misantla weather in September

In September, Misantla sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 214 mm of rain across 22.8 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.

Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in September, and the air most often feels oppressive.

Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Misantla's 12th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Misantla's year-round climate.

Daytime high
29°
5th warmest
Overnight low
23°
8th coldest
Rainfall
214 mm
22.8 wet days
Daylight
12 h 06 min
6:18 AM – 6:25 PM
Cloud cover
72%
12th clearest
Wind
8 km/h
9th windiest
Solar energy
5.11 kWh/m²
Travel score
3.8
out of 10

Misantla is municipal seat of Misantla, State of Veracruz, Mexico.

Founded
1564

Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.

Temperature in September

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.

A typical September day in Misantla reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C cooler than August and about 2°C warmer than October.

20°25°30°35°151015202530
Avg high (°C)Avg low (°C)
13023
22923
32923
42923
52923
62923
72923
82923
92923
102923
112923
122923
132923
142923
152923
162923
172923
182923
192923
202923
212923
222923
232922
242922
252822
262822
272822
282822
292822
302822

How September really feels in Misantla

Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 19 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.

Days feeling ≥ 32°C
19
heat index over the day's high
Days feeling ≤ C
0
wind chill below the day's low

The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.

Misantla weather by month

How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 5th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.

MonthHigh / Low (°C)Rainfall (mm)Wet daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan23° / 15°629.510.96.9
Feb24° / 16°53811.37.1
Mar26° / 18°728.911.97.0
Apr28° / 21°818.512.46.2
May30° / 23°7211.712.95.0
Jun30° / 23°14120.213.23.8
Jul30° / 23°13320.913.13.8
Aug30° / 23°14822.412.73.7
Sep29° / 23°21422.812.13.8
Oct27° / 21°18315.511.55.6
Nov25° / 18°12011.711.16.6
Dec23° / 16°629.310.87.0

Cloud cover in September

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in September, the cloudiest month of the year.

Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 68%.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202530
Clearer (%)Cloudier (%)
13268
23070
33070
42971
52971
62971
72971
82971
93070
102971
113070
123070
133169
143169
153268
163367
173367
183466
193466
203466
213466
223466
233565
243565
253565
263565
273664
283763
293763
303763

Chance of precipitation in September

Any precipitation

Misantla gets around 214 mm of rain over 22.8 wet days in September, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 75% and peaks near 80% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.

0%20%40%60%80%151015202530
Rain chance (%)
179
279
379
479
579
680
780
880
980
1079
1179
1278
1378
1477
1576
1675
1775
1874
1974
2073
2173
2272
2371
2470
2569
2669
2768
2867
2967
3066

Humidity in September

DryComfortableHumidMuggyOppressiveMiserable

Most of September feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

By dew point, September lands in the oppressive band about 77% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 97% of them.

0%25%50%75%100%151015202530
Dry (%)Comfortable (%)Humid (%)Muggy (%)Oppressive (%)Miserable (%)
10004906
20005887
30005887
40005887
50006877
60006877
70006868
80007858
90017848
100018829
110018829
120019819
13001107910
14001107910
15001117810
16001117810
17001127710
18001137610
19002137510
2000214759
2100315739
2201416718
2301417708
2401518688
2501519687
2611620657
2712721636
2812721636
2912822616
3012823615

Wind in September

Winds average 8 km/h in September.

Across September, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 9 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.

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Wind speed (km/h)Feels
17calm
27calm
37calm
47calm
57calm
67calm
77calm
87calm
97calm
107calm
117calm
127calm
137calm
148calm
158calm
168calm
178calm
188calm
198calm
208calm
218calm
228calm
238calm
249calm
259calm
269calm
279calm
289calm
299calm
309calm

Sunrise & sunset in September

DaylightNight

Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.

Days shrink by about 36 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:15 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 6:39 PM to 6:12 PM.

12 AM4 AM8 AM12 PM4 PM8 PM12 AM151015202530
Daylight (h)Sunrise (AM)Sunset (PM)
112.46:156:39
212.46:156:38
312.46:166:37
412.36:166:36
512.36:166:35
612.36:166:35
712.36:166:34
812.36:176:33
912.26:176:32
1012.26:176:31
1112.26:176:30
1212.26:186:29
1312.26:186:28
1412.26:186:27
1512.16:186:26
1612.16:186:25
1712.16:196:24
1812.16:196:23
1912.16:196:22
2012.06:196:21
2112.06:196:20
2212.06:206:19
2312.06:206:18
2412.06:206:17
2511.96:206:17
2611.96:216:16
2711.96:216:15
2811.96:216:14
2911.96:216:13
3011.86:226:12

Solar energy in September

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 5.11 kWh/m².

For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.71 kWh/m² to a high of 6.34 kWh/m² in May across the year — September's 5.11 kWh/m² falls in the middle.

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Solar energy (kWh/m²)Level
15.5Bright
25.5Bright
35.5Bright
45.4Bright
55.4Bright
65.4Bright
75.3Bright
85.3Bright
95.3Bright
105.3Bright
115.3Bright
125.2Bright
135.2Bright
145.2Bright
155.2Bright
165.2Bright
175.1Bright
185.1Bright
195.1Bright
205.1Bright
215.0Bright
225.0Bright
235.0Bright
245.0Bright
254.9Bright
264.9Bright
274.9Bright
284.9Bright
294.8Bright
304.8Bright
Planning a trip in September

Hazard calendar for Misantla

In seasonPeak

In September, Misantla sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.

Misantla sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.

Misantla's rainy season runs June–November, when most of the year's rain falls.

Atlantic hurricane
Rainy season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Is September a good time to visit Misantla?

Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).

3.8
Sightseeing
9th-best month of the year
4.8
Beach & pool
12th-best month of the year

September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Misantla.

What to pack for Misantla in September

From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In September, Misantla sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 23 days see rain.

light clothesrain gearsun protection

Sea temperature near Misantla in September

The nearest coast averages about 29°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.

The sea at the nearest coast (about 32 km away) is warmest in August at about 29°C and coldest in February near 23°C.

The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.

25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecrefreshingwarmtropicalcomfortable to swim
Sea temperature (°C)Comfort
Jan23Refreshing
Feb23Refreshing
Mar24Refreshing
Apr25Warm
May27Warm
Jun28Tropical
Jul29Tropical
Aug29Tropical
Sep29Tropical
Oct28Tropical
Nov26Warm
Dec24Warm

UV index in Misantla in September

LowModerateHighVery highExtreme

Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Misantla peaks around August 15 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 7 (high).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.

025710JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecVery highExtremeVery highExtremeVery highHighAug 15UV 12Dec 20UV 7
UV index (midday)Level
Jan7High
Feb9Very high
Mar10Very high
Apr13Extreme
May8Very high
Jun13Extreme
Jul12Extreme
Aug13Extreme
Sep11Extreme
Oct9Very high
Nov7Very high
Dec7High

Air quality in Misantla in September

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in Misantla is worst in May — around 37 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 3.3× the cleanest month (November, 11 µg/m³).

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

010203040JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecModerateModerateGoodModerateMay 1736 µg/m³Nov 1212 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan13Moderate
Feb14Moderate
Mar17Moderate
Apr26Moderate
May37Poor
Jun27Moderate
Jul29Moderate
Aug22Moderate
Sep17Moderate
Oct12Moderate
Nov11Good
Dec15Moderate
Location & terrain

Where is Misantla?

Misantla sits at 19.9°N, 96.9°W, 305 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Villa Independencia, 25 km away.

Topography around Misantla

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Misantla.

Within 3 km, the terrain around Misantla has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 405 m around an average of 306 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,831 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,150 m.

The land around Misantla is covered by trees (56%) and grassland (33%) within 3 km, trees (68%) and grassland (31%) within 16 km, and trees (46%), water (26%) and grassland (20%) within 80 km.

3 km
405 m
16 km
1,831 m
80 km
4,150 m
treesshrubsgrasslandcroplandartificial surfacesbare terrainwater
September weather nearby: Villa Independencia 25 km · Martínez de la Torre 27 km · Tlapacoyan 38 km · Banderilla 39 km · Xalapa de Enríquez 45 km · Altotonga 45 km · Coatepec 54 km · Teziutlan 55 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
Catholic 78%no religion 11%other Evangelical Churches 8%Jehovah Witness 1%

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 Misantla (19.9299°, -96.8519°, elevation 305 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).