Técpan de Galeana weather in May
In May, Técpan de Galeana sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 31 mm of rain across 5.2 wet days and about 12.8 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in May, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 36 min at the start of May to 12 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Técpan de Galeana's 7th-clearest and 2nd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Técpan de Galeana's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- 5.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 48 min
- 6:15 AM – 7:03 PM
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 2nd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.0
- out of 10
Técpan de Galeana is municipal seat of Técpan, State of Guerrero, Mexico.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical May day in Técpan de Galeana reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 31°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs on par with April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 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 | 33 | 23 |
| 2 | 33 | 23 |
| 3 | 33 | 23 |
| 4 | 33 | 23 |
| 5 | 33 | 23 |
| 6 | 33 | 23 |
| 7 | 33 | 23 |
| 8 | 33 | 23 |
| 9 | 33 | 23 |
| 10 | 33 | 24 |
| 11 | 33 | 24 |
| 12 | 33 | 24 |
| 13 | 33 | 24 |
| 14 | 33 | 24 |
| 15 | 33 | 24 |
| 16 | 33 | 24 |
| 17 | 33 | 24 |
| 18 | 33 | 24 |
| 19 | 33 | 24 |
| 20 | 33 | 24 |
| 21 | 33 | 24 |
| 22 | 33 | 24 |
| 23 | 33 | 24 |
| 24 | 33 | 24 |
| 25 | 33 | 24 |
| 26 | 32 | 24 |
| 27 | 32 | 24 |
| 28 | 32 | 24 |
| 29 | 32 | 24 |
| 30 | 32 | 24 |
| 31 | 32 | 24 |
How May really feels in Técpan de Galeana
Once humidity and wind are folded in, May 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 May is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Técpan de Galeana weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 1st-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 | 30° / 20° | 11 | 1.3 | 11.1 | 6.1 |
| Feb | 31° / 20° | 7 | 0.6 | 11.4 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 32° / 21° | 5 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 5.4 |
| Apr | 33° / 22° | 1 | 0.1 | 12.4 | 4.7 |
| May | 33° / 24° | 31 | 5.2 | 12.8 | 4.0 |
| Jun | 31° / 24° | 215 | 18.8 | 13 | 3.5 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 186 | 18.2 | 12.9 | 3.5 |
| Aug | 31° / 24° | 244 | 20.3 | 12.6 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 30° / 24° | 314 | 24 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 218 | 21.4 | 11.6 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 30° / 22° | 40 | 7.1 | 11.2 | 5.4 |
| Dec | 30° / 20° | 7 | 1.3 | 11 | 6.2 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 53% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 31%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 59 | 57 | 56 | 53 | 52 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 47 | 48 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 75 | 25 |
| 3 | 75 | 25 |
| 4 | 75 | 25 |
| 5 | 75 | 25 |
| 6 | 74 | 26 |
| 7 | 74 | 26 |
| 8 | 74 | 26 |
| 9 | 74 | 26 |
| 10 | 73 | 27 |
| 11 | 73 | 27 |
| 12 | 73 | 27 |
| 13 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 73 | 27 |
| 15 | 72 | 28 |
| 16 | 73 | 27 |
| 17 | 72 | 28 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 69 | 31 |
| 21 | 68 | 32 |
| 22 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 65 | 35 |
| 24 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 62 | 38 |
| 26 | 61 | 39 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 57 | 43 |
| 29 | 56 | 44 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
| 31 | 52 | 48 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Técpan de Galeana gets around 31 mm of rain over 5.2 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 18% and peaks near 43% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 41 | 43 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 |
| 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 8 | 7 |
| 9 | 7 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 11 | 9 |
| 12 | 10 |
| 13 | 11 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 15 | 13 |
| 16 | 14 |
| 17 | 16 |
| 18 | 17 |
| 19 | 19 |
| 20 | 20 |
| 21 | 22 |
| 22 | 24 |
| 23 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 32 |
| 27 | 34 |
| 28 | 36 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 41 |
| 31 | 43 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the muggy band about 45% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 73% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Muggy (%) | 45 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 30 |
| Oppressive (%) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 56 | 57 | 59 | 61 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 11 | 40 | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | 38 | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | 37 | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 9 | 35 | 48 | 7 | 0 |
| 6 | 1 | 8 | 34 | 49 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 | 8 | 33 | 49 | 9 | 0 |
| 8 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 50 | 10 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 50 | 11 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 6 | 30 | 50 | 13 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 50 | 15 | 0 |
| 12 | 1 | 5 | 27 | 51 | 16 | 0 |
| 13 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 51 | 18 | 0 |
| 14 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 50 | 20 | 0 |
| 15 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 51 | 22 | 0 |
| 16 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 51 | 24 | 0 |
| 17 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 50 | 26 | 0 |
| 18 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 49 | 29 | 0 |
| 19 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 48 | 32 | 0 |
| 20 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 47 | 34 | 0 |
| 21 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 45 | 37 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 44 | 40 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 42 | 43 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 41 | 46 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 40 | 48 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 38 | 50 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 37 | 53 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 56 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 57 | 2 |
| 30 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 59 | 2 |
| 31 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 30 | 61 | 3 |
Wind in May
Winds average 7 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 6 | calm |
| 21 | 6 | calm |
| 22 | 6 | calm |
| 23 | 6 | calm |
| 24 | 6 | calm |
| 25 | 6 | calm |
| 26 | 6 | calm |
| 27 | 6 | calm |
| 28 | 6 | calm |
| 29 | 6 | calm |
| 30 | 6 | calm |
| 31 | 6 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 12 h 36 min at the start of May to 12 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 6:21 AM to 6:12 AM, and sunset from 6:58 PM to 7:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:01 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:02 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:03 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:05 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:06 | 7:07 | 7:07 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.6 | 6:21 | 6:58 |
| 2 | 12.6 | 6:21 | 6:58 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 6:20 | 6:59 |
| 4 | 12.7 | 6:20 | 6:59 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 6:19 | 6:59 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 6:19 | 7:00 |
| 7 | 12.7 | 6:18 | 7:00 |
| 8 | 12.7 | 6:18 | 7:00 |
| 9 | 12.7 | 6:17 | 7:01 |
| 10 | 12.7 | 6:17 | 7:01 |
| 11 | 12.7 | 6:16 | 7:01 |
| 12 | 12.8 | 6:16 | 7:02 |
| 13 | 12.8 | 6:16 | 7:02 |
| 14 | 12.8 | 6:15 | 7:02 |
| 15 | 12.8 | 6:15 | 7:03 |
| 16 | 12.8 | 6:15 | 7:03 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 6:14 | 7:03 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 6:14 | 7:04 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 6:14 | 7:04 |
| 20 | 12.8 | 6:13 | 7:04 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 6:13 | 7:05 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 6:13 | 7:05 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 6:13 | 7:05 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 6:13 | 7:06 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 6:12 | 7:06 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 6:12 | 7:06 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 6:12 | 7:07 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 6:12 | 7:07 |
| 29 | 12.9 | 6:12 | 7:08 |
| 30 | 12.9 | 6:12 | 7:08 |
| 31 | 12.9 | 6:12 | 7:08 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 6.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.81 kWh/m² to a high of 7.34 kWh/m² in April across the year — May's 6.96 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 |
| 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 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Técpan de Galeana
In May, Técpan de Galeana sits inside its pacific hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Técpan de Galeana sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
Técpan de Galeana's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is May a good time to visit Técpan de Galeana?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a reasonable time to visit Técpan de Galeana for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Técpan de Galeana in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Técpan de Galeana sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Técpan de Galeana in May
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 30°C and coldest in April near 27°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 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 28 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 27 | Warm |
| May | 29 | 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 Técpan de Galeana in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May 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 Técpan de Galeana peaks around March 21 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 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) | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | High |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | High |
Air quality in Técpan de Galeana in May
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where May falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Técpan de Galeana is worst in May — around 39 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 7.0× the cleanest month (February, 6 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) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 39 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 6 | Good |
| Mar | 7 | Good |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 39 | Poor |
| Jun | 12 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 10 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 7 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Técpan de Galeana?
Técpan de Galeana sits at 17.2°N, 100.6°W, 30 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Atoyac de Álvarez, 21 km away.
Topography around Técpan de Galeana
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Técpan de Galeana.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Técpan de Galeana has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 296 m around an average of 64 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,227 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,534 m.
The land around Técpan de Galeana is covered by trees (37%) and grassland (24%) within 3 km, trees (41%) and grassland (26%) within 16 km, and trees (54%) and water (32%) 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 Técpan de Galeana (17.2198°, -100.6303°, elevation 30 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).