Motul weather in August
In August, Motul sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 100 mm of rain across 17.7 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 3rd-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 27% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 hours at the start of August to 12 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Motul's 10th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Motul's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- 17.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 5:39 AM – 6:23 PM
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.3
- out of 10
Motul is city in Yucatan, Mexico.
- Founded
- 1001
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical August day in Motul reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 33°C and 36°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 1°C warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°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 high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 24 |
| 2 | 35 | 24 |
| 3 | 35 | 24 |
| 4 | 35 | 24 |
| 5 | 35 | 24 |
| 6 | 35 | 24 |
| 7 | 35 | 24 |
| 8 | 35 | 24 |
| 9 | 35 | 24 |
| 10 | 35 | 24 |
| 11 | 35 | 24 |
| 12 | 35 | 24 |
| 13 | 35 | 24 |
| 14 | 35 | 24 |
| 15 | 35 | 24 |
| 16 | 35 | 24 |
| 17 | 35 | 24 |
| 18 | 35 | 24 |
| 19 | 35 | 24 |
| 20 | 34 | 24 |
| 21 | 34 | 24 |
| 22 | 34 | 24 |
| 23 | 34 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 24 |
| 25 | 34 | 24 |
| 26 | 34 | 24 |
| 27 | 34 | 24 |
| 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 29 | 34 | 24 |
| 30 | 34 | 24 |
| 31 | 34 | 24 |
How August really feels in Motul
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August 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 August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Motul weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 4th-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 | 29° / 18° | 22 | 4.3 | 10.9 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 31° / 19° | 14 | 3.1 | 11.3 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 33° / 20° | 15 | 3.3 | 11.9 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 35° / 22° | 28 | 4.9 | 12.5 | 2.8 |
| May | 36° / 24° | 55 | 8.8 | 13 | 2.2 |
| Jun | 35° / 24° | 130 | 17.3 | 13.3 | 2.2 |
| Jul | 35° / 24° | 89 | 16.1 | 13.2 | 2.3 |
| Aug | 35° / 24° | 100 | 17.7 | 12.7 | 2.3 |
| Sep | 34° / 24° | 145 | 19.7 | 12.1 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 32° / 22° | 89 | 14.3 | 11.5 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 30° / 20° | 34 | 6.1 | 11 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 29° / 19° | 23 | 4.5 | 10.7 | 6.1 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 27% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 26% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 44 | 43 |
| Cloudier (%) | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 56 | 56 | 57 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56 | 44 |
| 2 | 56 | 44 |
| 3 | 56 | 44 |
| 4 | 56 | 44 |
| 5 | 56 | 44 |
| 6 | 55 | 45 |
| 7 | 55 | 45 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 56 | 44 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 55 | 45 |
| 13 | 55 | 45 |
| 14 | 55 | 45 |
| 15 | 55 | 45 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 55 | 45 |
| 18 | 54 | 46 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 52 | 48 |
| 23 | 51 | 49 |
| 24 | 50 | 50 |
| 25 | 49 | 51 |
| 26 | 48 | 52 |
| 27 | 47 | 53 |
| 28 | 46 | 54 |
| 29 | 44 | 56 |
| 30 | 44 | 56 |
| 31 | 43 | 57 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Motul gets around 100 mm of rain over 17.7 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 57% and peaks near 64% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 55 |
| 2 | 55 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 55 |
| 6 | 55 |
| 7 | 55 |
| 8 | 55 |
| 9 | 55 |
| 10 | 54 |
| 11 | 54 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 54 |
| 14 | 54 |
| 15 | 54 |
| 16 | 55 |
| 17 | 55 |
| 18 | 55 |
| 19 | 56 |
| 20 | 56 |
| 21 | 57 |
| 22 | 58 |
| 23 | 58 |
| 24 | 59 |
| 25 | 60 |
| 26 | 61 |
| 27 | 62 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 64 |
| 31 | 64 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 72% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 |
| Miserable (%) | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 2 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 3 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 4 | 2 | 76 | 22 |
| 5 | 2 | 75 | 23 |
| 6 | 2 | 75 | 23 |
| 7 | 2 | 74 | 24 |
| 8 | 2 | 74 | 24 |
| 9 | 2 | 73 | 25 |
| 10 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 11 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 12 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 13 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 14 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 15 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 16 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 17 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 18 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 19 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 20 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 21 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 22 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 23 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 24 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 0 | 68 | 32 |
| 27 | 0 | 67 | 33 |
| 28 | 0 | 66 | 34 |
| 29 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 30 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 31 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
Wind in August
Winds average 8 km/h in August.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 8 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | calm |
| 2 | 8 | calm |
| 3 | 8 | calm |
| 4 | 8 | calm |
| 5 | 8 | calm |
| 6 | 8 | calm |
| 7 | 8 | calm |
| 8 | 8 | calm |
| 9 | 8 | calm |
| 10 | 8 | calm |
| 11 | 8 | calm |
| 12 | 8 | calm |
| 13 | 8 | calm |
| 14 | 8 | calm |
| 15 | 8 | calm |
| 16 | 8 | calm |
| 17 | 8 | calm |
| 18 | 8 | calm |
| 19 | 8 | calm |
| 20 | 8 | calm |
| 21 | 8 | calm |
| 22 | 8 | calm |
| 23 | 8 | calm |
| 24 | 8 | calm |
| 25 | 8 | calm |
| 26 | 8 | calm |
| 27 | 8 | calm |
| 28 | 8 | calm |
| 29 | 8 | calm |
| 30 | 8 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 hours at the start of August to 12 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:34 AM to 5:44 AM, and sunset from 6:32 PM to 6:11 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:44 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:32 |
| 2 | 13.0 | 5:34 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 12.9 | 5:35 | 6:31 |
| 4 | 12.9 | 5:35 | 6:31 |
| 5 | 12.9 | 5:36 | 6:30 |
| 6 | 12.9 | 5:36 | 6:30 |
| 7 | 12.9 | 5:36 | 6:29 |
| 8 | 12.9 | 5:37 | 6:29 |
| 9 | 12.8 | 5:37 | 6:28 |
| 10 | 12.8 | 5:37 | 6:27 |
| 11 | 12.8 | 5:38 | 6:27 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 5:38 | 6:26 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 5:38 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 5:39 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 5:39 | 6:24 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 5:39 | 6:23 |
| 17 | 12.7 | 5:40 | 6:22 |
| 18 | 12.7 | 5:40 | 6:22 |
| 19 | 12.7 | 5:40 | 6:21 |
| 20 | 12.7 | 5:41 | 6:20 |
| 21 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 12.6 | 5:41 | 6:18 |
| 23 | 12.6 | 5:42 | 6:18 |
| 24 | 12.6 | 5:42 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 12.6 | 5:42 | 6:16 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:42 | 6:15 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:14 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:13 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:43 | 6:12 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:44 | 6:11 |
| 31 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.31 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.88 kWh/m² to a high of 6.64 kWh/m² in May across the year — August's 6.31 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 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 | 6.5 | 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 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Motul
In August, Motul sits inside its atlantic hurricane and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Motul sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Motul's rainy season runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is August a good time to visit Motul?
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 Motul.
What to pack for Motul in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Motul sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Motul in August
The nearest coast averages about 27°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 32 km away) is warmest in September at about 28°C and coldest in January 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 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 24 | Warm |
| Mar | 25 | Warm |
| Apr | 26 | Warm |
| May | 26 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Warm |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Motul 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 Motul peaks around June 15 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 6 (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 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | High |
| Feb | 9 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Motul 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 Motul is worst in April — around 26 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.3× the cleanest month (January, 8 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) | 8 | 9 | 12 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 9 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Moderate |
| Apr | 26 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 25 | Moderate |
| Aug | 20 | Moderate |
| Sep | 16 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Motul?
Motul sits at 21.1°N, 89.3°W, 15 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Izamal, 33 km away.
Topography around Motul
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Motul.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Motul has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 13 m around an average of 11 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 17 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 44 m.
The land around Motul is covered by trees (69%) within 3 km, trees (86%) within 16 km, and trees (63%) 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 Motul (21.0957°, -89.2833°, elevation 15 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).