Tampico weather in September
In September, Tampico sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 193 mm of rain across 21.1 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 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in September, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Tampico's 11th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tampico's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 193 mm
- 21.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:22 AM – 6:30 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.9 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Tampico is municipal seat of Tampico, State of Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- Density
- 3,332/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1823
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical September day in Tampico reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 1°C cooler than August and about 2°C warmer than October.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 26 |
| 2 | 31 | 26 |
| 3 | 31 | 25 |
| 4 | 31 | 25 |
| 5 | 31 | 25 |
| 6 | 31 | 25 |
| 7 | 31 | 25 |
| 8 | 31 | 25 |
| 9 | 31 | 25 |
| 10 | 31 | 25 |
| 11 | 30 | 25 |
| 12 | 30 | 25 |
| 13 | 30 | 25 |
| 14 | 30 | 25 |
| 15 | 30 | 25 |
| 16 | 30 | 25 |
| 17 | 30 | 25 |
| 18 | 30 | 25 |
| 19 | 30 | 25 |
| 20 | 30 | 25 |
| 21 | 30 | 25 |
| 22 | 30 | 25 |
| 23 | 30 | 25 |
| 24 | 30 | 25 |
| 25 | 30 | 25 |
| 26 | 30 | 25 |
| 27 | 30 | 25 |
| 28 | 30 | 25 |
| 29 | 30 | 24 |
| 30 | 30 | 24 |
How September really feels in Tampico
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 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 September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Tampico 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.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 17° | 34 | 7.1 | 10.8 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 24° / 18° | 23 | 4.4 | 11.2 | 7.8 |
| Mar | 27° / 20° | 25 | 4.7 | 11.8 | 7.5 |
| Apr | 29° / 23° | 31 | 4.6 | 12.5 | 6.4 |
| May | 31° / 25° | 43 | 7.7 | 13.1 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 31° / 26° | 121 | 16.1 | 13.3 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 31° / 26° | 129 | 17.6 | 13.2 | 3.8 |
| Aug | 31° / 26° | 121 | 18.7 | 12.8 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 193 | 21.1 | 12.1 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 29° / 23° | 112 | 13 | 11.5 | 5.5 |
| Nov | 26° / 20° | 48 | 8.1 | 10.9 | 7.1 |
| Dec | 24° / 18° | 26 | 5.6 | 10.7 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 47%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 52 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 48 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52 | 48 |
| 2 | 51 | 49 |
| 3 | 52 | 48 |
| 4 | 51 | 49 |
| 5 | 51 | 49 |
| 6 | 51 | 49 |
| 7 | 50 | 50 |
| 8 | 50 | 50 |
| 9 | 50 | 50 |
| 10 | 51 | 49 |
| 11 | 50 | 50 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 52 | 48 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 52 | 48 |
| 16 | 53 | 47 |
| 17 | 53 | 47 |
| 18 | 54 | 46 |
| 19 | 54 | 46 |
| 20 | 54 | 46 |
| 21 | 55 | 45 |
| 22 | 55 | 45 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 56 | 44 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Tampico gets around 193 mm of rain over 21.1 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 68% and peaks near 76% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 69 |
| 2 | 70 |
| 3 | 71 |
| 4 | 72 |
| 5 | 73 |
| 6 | 74 |
| 7 | 75 |
| 8 | 75 |
| 9 | 76 |
| 10 | 76 |
| 11 | 75 |
| 12 | 75 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 74 |
| 15 | 73 |
| 16 | 72 |
| 17 | 71 |
| 18 | 70 |
| 19 | 69 |
| 20 | 67 |
| 21 | 66 |
| 22 | 65 |
| 23 | 63 |
| 24 | 62 |
| 25 | 60 |
| 26 | 59 |
| 27 | 58 |
| 28 | 57 |
| 29 | 56 |
| 30 | 56 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the miserable band about 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 99% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Oppressive (%) | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 |
| Miserable (%) | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 55 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 88 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 87 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 86 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 82 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 81 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 80 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 79 |
| 11 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 78 |
| 12 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 78 |
| 13 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 77 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 75 |
| 15 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 74 |
| 16 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 73 |
| 17 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 72 |
| 18 | 1 | 3 | 27 | 69 |
| 19 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 67 |
| 20 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 66 |
| 21 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 65 |
| 22 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 62 |
| 23 | 2 | 7 | 31 | 60 |
| 24 | 2 | 8 | 32 | 58 |
| 25 | 2 | 9 | 34 | 55 |
| 26 | 3 | 10 | 35 | 52 |
| 27 | 3 | 11 | 36 | 50 |
| 28 | 3 | 11 | 37 | 48 |
| 29 | 3 | 12 | 38 | 46 |
| 30 | 3 | 13 | 39 | 45 |
Wind in September
Winds average 10 km/h in September, the calmest month.
Across September, 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) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 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 |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | 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 |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 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 42 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:18 AM to 6:26 AM, and sunset from 6:45 PM to 6:15 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:15 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:18 | 6:45 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:44 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 6:18 | 6:43 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:42 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:19 | 6:41 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:19 | 6:40 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:19 | 6:39 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:20 | 6:38 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:20 | 6:37 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:20 | 6:36 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:35 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:34 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:33 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:21 | 6:32 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:31 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:30 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:29 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:28 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:27 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:23 | 6:24 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:23 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:22 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:24 | 6:21 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:20 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:25 | 6:18 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:26 | 6:17 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:26 | 6:16 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:26 | 6:15 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 4.9 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.19 kWh/m² to a high of 6.03 kWh/m² in May across the year — September's 4.9 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| 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 |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Tampico
In September, Tampico sits inside its atlantic hurricane and monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Tampico sits in the Atlantic hurricane belt; the season peaks August–October.
Tampico's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is September a good time to visit Tampico?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Tampico.
What to pack for Tampico in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Tampico sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 21 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tampico 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 28 km away) is warmest in September at about 29°C and coldest in February near 22°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) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 22 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 23 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 28 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 26 | Warm |
| Dec | 24 | Refreshing |
UV index in Tampico in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Tampico peaks around April 15 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 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) | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Very high |
| Oct | 9 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Tampico in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tampico is worst in May — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.7× the cleanest month (November, 10 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) | 11 | 13 | 15 | 20 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 13 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 13 | Moderate |
| Mar | 15 | Moderate |
| Apr | 20 | Moderate |
| May | 27 | Moderate |
| Jun | 23 | Moderate |
| Jul | 24 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 15 | Moderate |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Tampico?
Tampico sits at 22.3°N, 97.9°W, 27 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Ciudad Madero, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Tampico
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tampico.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tampico has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 40 m around an average of 17 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 96 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 510 m.
The land around Tampico is covered by artificial surfaces (60%) within 3 km, water (48%) within 16 km, and grassland (36%) and water (34%) 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 Tampico (22.2852°, -97.8778°, elevation 27 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).