Motozintla weather in August
In August, Motozintla sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 466 mm of rain across 30.8 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in August, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Motozintla's 10th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Motozintla's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 466 mm
- 30.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 5:58 AM – 6:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 86%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.39 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.5
- out of 10
Motozintla is municipal seat of Motozintla, State of Chiapas, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1620
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical August day in Motozintla reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 25°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and on par with September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg low (°C) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 15 |
| 2 | 24 | 15 |
| 3 | 24 | 15 |
| 4 | 24 | 15 |
| 5 | 24 | 15 |
| 6 | 24 | 15 |
| 7 | 24 | 15 |
| 8 | 24 | 15 |
| 9 | 24 | 15 |
| 10 | 24 | 15 |
| 11 | 24 | 15 |
| 12 | 24 | 15 |
| 13 | 24 | 15 |
| 14 | 24 | 15 |
| 15 | 24 | 15 |
| 16 | 24 | 15 |
| 17 | 24 | 15 |
| 18 | 24 | 15 |
| 19 | 24 | 15 |
| 20 | 24 | 15 |
| 21 | 24 | 15 |
| 22 | 24 | 15 |
| 23 | 24 | 15 |
| 24 | 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 24 | 15 |
| 26 | 24 | 15 |
| 27 | 24 | 15 |
| 28 | 24 | 15 |
| 29 | 24 | 15 |
| 30 | 24 | 15 |
| 31 | 24 | 15 |
Motozintla weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 7th-warmest and 3rd-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 13° | 19 | 6.6 | 11.2 | 8.0 |
| Feb | 24° / 13° | 23 | 7.6 | 11.5 | 7.7 |
| Mar | 25° / 14° | 54 | 15.9 | 11.9 | 6.3 |
| Apr | 25° / 15° | 133 | 22.4 | 12.3 | 5.0 |
| May | 24° / 16° | 369 | 29.8 | 12.7 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 24° / 16° | 506 | 29.9 | 12.9 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 24° / 15° | 402 | 30.4 | 12.8 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 24° / 15° | 466 | 30.8 | 12.5 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 23° / 16° | 569 | 29.9 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 23° / 15° | 395 | 29.8 | 11.7 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 23° / 14° | 125 | 21.1 | 11.3 | 5.3 |
| Dec | 23° / 13° | 33 | 9.8 | 11.1 | 7.2 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 2% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 7% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 91%.
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| Clearer (%) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Cloudier (%) | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 88 |
| 2 | 12 | 88 |
| 3 | 12 | 88 |
| 4 | 12 | 88 |
| 5 | 12 | 88 |
| 6 | 11 | 89 |
| 7 | 11 | 89 |
| 8 | 11 | 89 |
| 9 | 11 | 89 |
| 10 | 10 | 90 |
| 11 | 10 | 90 |
| 12 | 10 | 90 |
| 13 | 10 | 90 |
| 14 | 9 | 91 |
| 15 | 9 | 91 |
| 16 | 9 | 91 |
| 17 | 9 | 91 |
| 18 | 9 | 91 |
| 19 | 9 | 91 |
| 20 | 9 | 91 |
| 21 | 9 | 91 |
| 22 | 8 | 92 |
| 23 | 8 | 92 |
| 24 | 8 | 92 |
| 25 | 8 | 92 |
| 26 | 8 | 92 |
| 27 | 8 | 92 |
| 28 | 8 | 92 |
| 29 | 7 | 93 |
| 30 | 7 | 93 |
| 31 | 6 | 94 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Motozintla gets around 466 mm of rain over 30.8 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 99% and peaks near 100% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 99 |
| 2 | 99 |
| 3 | 99 |
| 4 | 99 |
| 5 | 99 |
| 6 | 99 |
| 7 | 99 |
| 8 | 99 |
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| 19 | 99 |
| 20 | 99 |
| 21 | 99 |
| 22 | 99 |
| 23 | 99 |
| 24 | 99 |
| 25 | 99 |
| 26 | 99 |
| 27 | 99 |
| 28 | 99 |
| 29 | 99 |
| 30 | 99 |
| 31 | 100 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the humid band about 91% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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| Comfortable (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Humid (%) | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 2 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 3 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 4 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 5 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 6 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 7 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
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| 9 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 10 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 11 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 12 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 13 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 14 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 15 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 16 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 17 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 18 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 19 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 20 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 21 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 22 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 23 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 24 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 25 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 26 | 6 | 92 | 2 |
| 27 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 28 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 29 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 30 | 6 | 93 | 1 |
| 31 | 5 | 94 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 4 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 4 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | calm |
| 2 | 4 | calm |
| 3 | 4 | calm |
| 4 | 4 | calm |
| 5 | 4 | calm |
| 6 | 4 | calm |
| 7 | 4 | calm |
| 8 | 4 | calm |
| 9 | 4 | calm |
| 10 | 4 | calm |
| 11 | 4 | calm |
| 12 | 4 | calm |
| 13 | 4 | calm |
| 14 | 4 | calm |
| 15 | 4 | calm |
| 16 | 4 | calm |
| 17 | 4 | calm |
| 18 | 4 | calm |
| 19 | 4 | calm |
| 20 | 4 | calm |
| 21 | 4 | calm |
| 22 | 4 | calm |
| 23 | 4 | calm |
| 24 | 4 | calm |
| 25 | 4 | calm |
| 26 | 4 | calm |
| 27 | 4 | calm |
| 28 | 4 | calm |
| 29 | 4 | calm |
| 30 | 4 | calm |
| 31 | 4 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 24 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:54 AM to 6:00 AM, and sunset from 6:36 PM to 6:19 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.7 | 5:54 | 6:36 |
| 2 | 12.7 | 5:55 | 6:35 |
| 3 | 12.7 | 5:55 | 6:35 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 5:55 | 6:35 |
| 5 | 12.6 | 5:55 | 6:34 |
| 6 | 12.6 | 5:55 | 6:34 |
| 7 | 12.6 | 5:56 | 6:33 |
| 8 | 12.6 | 5:56 | 6:33 |
| 9 | 12.6 | 5:56 | 6:32 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 5:56 | 6:32 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 5:57 | 6:31 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 5:57 | 6:31 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 5:57 | 6:30 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 5:57 | 6:30 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 5:57 | 6:29 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 5:58 | 6:29 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 5:58 | 6:28 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 5:58 | 6:27 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 5:58 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 5:58 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 5:58 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:25 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:24 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:24 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:23 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:22 |
| 27 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:21 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:20 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:59 | 6:19 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:00 | 6:19 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 5.39 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.62 kWh/m² to a high of 6.26 kWh/m² in April across the year — August's 5.39 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Motozintla
In August, Motozintla sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Motozintla's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Motozintla?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Motozintla.
What to pack for Motozintla in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Motozintla sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes and sun protection. About 31 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Motozintla in August
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in August — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 68 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 Motozintla in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Motozintla 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 Motozintla in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Motozintla 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 Motozintla?
Motozintla sits at 15.4°N, 92.2°W, 1,300 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Huixtla, 34 km away.
Topography around Motozintla
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Motozintla.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Motozintla has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 971 m around an average of 1,517 m above sea level; within 16 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,641 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 4,178 m.
The land around Motozintla is covered by shrubs (36%), trees (25%) and grassland (25%) within 3 km, trees (75%) within 16 km, and trees (67%) 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 Motozintla (15.3661°, -92.2467°, elevation 1,300 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. 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).