Tepic weather in October
In October, Tepic sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 144 mm of rain across 16.4 wet days and about 11.5 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 5th-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 33% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Tepic's 8th-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Tepic's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 144 mm
- 16.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min
- 6:00 AM – 5:29 PM
- Cloud cover
- 56%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.95 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.9
- out of 10
Tepic is capital of the State of Nayarit, Mexico.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM10 39 µg/m³ · 2018
- Density
- 168/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1531
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical October day in Tepic reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and about 1°C warmer than November.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 22 |
| 2 | 29 | 22 |
| 3 | 29 | 22 |
| 4 | 29 | 22 |
| 5 | 29 | 22 |
| 6 | 29 | 22 |
| 7 | 29 | 22 |
| 8 | 29 | 22 |
| 9 | 29 | 22 |
| 10 | 29 | 22 |
| 11 | 29 | 21 |
| 12 | 29 | 21 |
| 13 | 29 | 21 |
| 14 | 29 | 21 |
| 15 | 29 | 21 |
| 16 | 29 | 21 |
| 17 | 29 | 21 |
| 18 | 29 | 21 |
| 19 | 29 | 21 |
| 20 | 29 | 21 |
| 21 | 29 | 20 |
| 22 | 29 | 20 |
| 23 | 29 | 20 |
| 24 | 29 | 20 |
| 25 | 28 | 20 |
| 26 | 28 | 20 |
| 27 | 28 | 20 |
| 28 | 28 | 20 |
| 29 | 28 | 19 |
| 30 | 28 | 19 |
| 31 | 28 | 19 |
How October really feels in Tepic
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Tepic weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 5th-warmest and 5th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25° / 14° | 30 | 3.2 | 10.8 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 26° / 14° | 27 | 2.3 | 11.3 | 8.2 |
| Mar | 27° / 14° | 10 | 1.5 | 11.8 | 8.2 |
| Apr | 29° / 15° | 4 | 1 | 12.5 | 7.4 |
| May | 30° / 18° | 13 | 2.4 | 13 | 6.4 |
| Jun | 29° / 21° | 170 | 15.5 | 13.3 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 29° / 22° | 329 | 29.1 | 13.2 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 29° / 22° | 393 | 30 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 357 | 28.5 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 29° / 21° | 144 | 16.4 | 11.5 | 4.9 |
| Nov | 28° / 17° | 36 | 4.9 | 11 | 7.4 |
| Dec | 26° / 15° | 32 | 3 | 10.7 | 8.1 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 33% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 46%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 28 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 40 | 41 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 59 | 61 | 62 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Cloudier (%) | 72 | 69 | 67 | 66 | 64 | 63 | 60 | 59 | 56 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 72 |
| 2 | 31 | 69 |
| 3 | 33 | 67 |
| 4 | 34 | 66 |
| 5 | 36 | 64 |
| 6 | 37 | 63 |
| 7 | 40 | 60 |
| 8 | 41 | 59 |
| 9 | 44 | 56 |
| 10 | 45 | 55 |
| 11 | 47 | 53 |
| 12 | 48 | 52 |
| 13 | 50 | 50 |
| 14 | 52 | 48 |
| 15 | 54 | 46 |
| 16 | 55 | 45 |
| 17 | 57 | 43 |
| 18 | 59 | 41 |
| 19 | 61 | 39 |
| 20 | 62 | 38 |
| 21 | 64 | 36 |
| 22 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 | 69 | 31 |
| 25 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 70 | 30 |
| 27 | 70 | 30 |
| 28 | 71 | 29 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 72 | 28 |
| 31 | 72 | 28 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Tepic gets around 144 mm of rain over 16.4 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 54% and peaks near 83% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 83 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 64 | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 54 | 52 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 83 |
| 2 | 81 |
| 3 | 80 |
| 4 | 78 |
| 5 | 76 |
| 6 | 74 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 70 |
| 9 | 68 |
| 10 | 66 |
| 11 | 64 |
| 12 | 62 |
| 13 | 60 |
| 14 | 58 |
| 15 | 56 |
| 16 | 54 |
| 17 | 52 |
| 18 | 49 |
| 19 | 47 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 43 |
| 22 | 40 |
| 23 | 38 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 35 |
| 26 | 33 |
| 27 | 31 |
| 28 | 30 |
| 29 | 28 |
| 30 | 27 |
| 31 | 26 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 67% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 96% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Humid (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 57 |
| Oppressive (%) | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 87 | 85 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 78 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 69 | 65 | 64 | 60 | 56 | 53 | 49 | 46 | 42 | 39 | 36 | 33 | 30 | 27 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 89 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 88 | 3 |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 87 | 3 |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 86 | 3 |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 87 | 2 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 85 | 2 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 84 | 2 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 82 | 2 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 81 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 79 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 78 | 1 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 76 | 1 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 74 | 1 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 72 | 1 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 69 | 1 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 29 | 65 | 1 |
| 20 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 31 | 64 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 34 | 60 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 56 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 40 | 53 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 42 | 49 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 46 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 48 | 42 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 50 | 39 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 53 | 36 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 55 | 33 | 0 |
| 30 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 56 | 30 | 0 |
| 31 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 57 | 27 | 0 |
Wind in October
Winds average 5 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 4 km/h on the calmest days to 5 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 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of October to 11 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 36 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:54 AM to 6:07 AM, and sunset from 5:43 PM to 5:19 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:24 | 5:24 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:19 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 5:54 | 5:43 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 5:55 | 5:42 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 5:55 | 5:41 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 5:55 | 5:40 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 5:56 | 5:39 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 5:56 | 5:38 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 5:56 | 5:37 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 5:57 | 5:36 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 5:57 | 5:35 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 5:57 | 5:34 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 5:58 | 5:34 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 5:58 | 5:33 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 5:59 | 5:32 |
| 14 | 11.5 | 5:59 | 5:31 |
| 15 | 11.5 | 5:59 | 5:30 |
| 16 | 11.5 | 6:00 | 5:29 |
| 17 | 11.5 | 6:00 | 5:29 |
| 18 | 11.5 | 6:01 | 5:28 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:27 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:01 | 5:26 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:02 | 5:26 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:02 | 5:25 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:03 | 5:24 |
| 24 | 11.3 | 6:03 | 5:24 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 6:04 | 5:23 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 6:04 | 5:22 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:05 | 5:22 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 6:05 | 5:21 |
| 29 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:21 |
| 30 | 11.2 | 6:06 | 5:20 |
| 31 | 11.2 | 6:07 | 5:19 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 4.95 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.48 kWh/m² to a high of 7.54 kWh/m² in May across the year — October's 4.95 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| 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 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.0 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Tepic
In October, Tepic sits inside its pacific hurricane season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Tepic sits in the eastern Pacific hurricane zone; the season peaks August–September.
Tepic's monsoon runs July–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is October a good time to visit Tepic?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Tepic for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Tepic in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Tepic sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 16 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Tepic in October
The nearest coast averages about 30°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 52 km away) is warmest in August at about 31°C and coldest in March 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) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | Warm |
| Feb | 24 | Warm |
| Mar | 24 | Warm |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 27 | Warm |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 31 | Tropical |
| Sep | 30 | Tropical |
| Oct | 30 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 26 | Warm |
UV index in Tepic in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October 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 Tepic peaks around May 10 at about 12 (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 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 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 | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 11 | Extreme |
| Apr | 12 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 7 | High |
| Dec | 6 | High |
Air quality in Tepic in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Tepic is worst in May — around 29 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.5× the cleanest month (November, 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 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 29 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 9 | Good |
| Apr | 13 | Moderate |
| May | 29 | Moderate |
| Jun | 21 | Moderate |
| Jul | 10 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 8 | Good |
Where is Tepic?
Tepic sits at 21.5°N, 104.9°W, 950 m above sea level, in Mexico. The nearest listed city is Xalisco, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Tepic
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Tepic.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Tepic has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 270 m around an average of 952 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,017 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,524 m.
The land around Tepic is covered by artificial surfaces (74%) within 3 km, trees (64%) within 16 km, and trees (59%) 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 Tepic (21.5073°, -104.8933°, elevation 950 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).