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Natural resources: petroleum, silver, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber

Definition: This entry lists a country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance, such as rare earth elements (REEs). In general, products appear only if they make a significant contribution to the economy, or are likely to do so in the future.

Source: CIA World Factbook - This page was last updated on January 20, 2018

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National Geographic's latest travel stories about Mexico

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Mexico's weather varies significantly by season and by region.

The weather and climates in Mexico are affected by a combination of the season, what part of Mexico you are in, and what the altitude is there. This guide explains Mexico's climates and weather by season and region and contains links to relevant articles about Mexico's climates.

Climate and Weather by Location

For detailed climate information and typical weather patterns for specific places, look up the locations you want to visit using our extensive Mexico Travel Guide

See Also: When To Go Mexico (Seasons & Climate)

Mexico Weather and Climates Summary

Coasts: Hot and humid; can be subject to hurricanes during hurricane season (see below for details).

Inland at Altitude: Warm, Spring like year-round, although it can become cooler during December thru March.

Hottest Months: The hottest months are April & May in the South, and July to September on Pacific Coast (Including Baja), and extremely hot in the Yucatan May to September.

Coolest Months: Vary by region, but generally December, January, February; the Yucatan can still experience hot weather even in the coolest months.

Rainy Season in Mexico: Mexico's Rainy season runs (generally) from May/June to October (sometimes extends to November) each year. Most regions south of the Tropic of Cancer (near Mazatlán) are affected. Rain storms usually arrive in the late afternoon accompanied by thunder and lightning, creating torrential downpours before passing and leaving the evenings dry and cooled off.
See Article: Mexico's Rain Season

Hurricane Season in Mexico: June, July, August, September, October (sometimes extends into November): Can affect weather on the Yucatan Peninsula, (e.g. Cancun), as well as weather on Mexico's Pacific coast, from Baja California southwards, and as well climates along Mexico's Gulf coast.
See Article: Hurricane Season in Mexico

Detailed Weather Charts for Mexico

The BBC has launched detailed weather charts for Mexico, including satellite images, temperatures, pressure maps and forecasts for 32 cities across the country.
See: BBC Weather (Mexico)

When to Go To Mexico

Our detailed guide, When To Go To Mexico explains more about Mexico's seasons, climates and terrains.

See Also: Autumn Climates, Winter Climates, Spring Climates

Climates by Region in Mexico

How Regions and Altitude Affect the Climate in Mexico

See Mexico: A Land of Three Lands for detailed information about how region and altitudes affect the climate across Mexico.

Central Mexico

Inland central Mexico will be warm or hot (and dry) during the day, although evenings can get cool, so pack a pull-over that you can use during the early mornings and after sundown, when the difference in extremes of temperature can be felt quite acutely, especially during the winter months.

Southern Mexico

In Mexico's southern regions (including Mexico City), the climate will be similar to that in central Mexico, but remember to keep in mind that elevated areas (including most of the colonial cities in this region) will be cooler and more temperate. The climate gets distinctly hotter and more humid as you travel deeper into the south / southeast and the Yucatan Peninsula, and when you descend from the highland cities towards the coasts.

Yucatan Peninsula

Hot and humid, especially June thru August. During these months, expect the days to be blisteringly hot, with monsoon-like downpours of rain in the early evening (they usually pass within a short time and leave the night dry and cooler). Hurricane season (June-October, sometimes extends into November) usually brings wetter weather and makes weather forecasting less accurate. The high season in this part of Mexico is December through May as these are the months with the most temperate and driest weather.

Baja California Peninsula

The stretch of land immediately south of California, USA, is Baja California ('Baja' means 'Lower'), and the weather here can be divided into two distinct categories: hot deserts inland and cooler near the oceans. Rainy days are rare outside of the 'rainy season' during September, which is why many golfers come here to play.

Mexico in your inbox

Our free newsletter about Mexico brings you a monthly round-up of recently published stories and opportunities, as well as gems from our archives.

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When planning travel to Mexico you should consider the weather and seasons so you can make informed decisions about where to go and what to pack. Many people automatically assume that the weather throughout Mexico is always hot, but that's not the case. Mexico is a large country and its weather can vary greatly from one destination to another.

The weather in Mexico is determined not only by latitude but also by altitude. Mexico has tropical forests, dry deserts, fertile valleys and snow-capped mountains. Since Mexico's terrain is extremely varied, so is the weather. On the coast, the climate is generally balmy year-round, but some months are rainy and others dry, and Mexico City can have days that are quite chilly, and nights that are downright frigid.

In Mexico, there are two main seasons. Although there is some variation in temperature over the year, the most obvious difference is between rainy and dry seasons. The rainy season through most of Mexico falls roughly from May through September or October. During the rest of the year, there is little or no rain. Don't be discouraged from visiting during the rainy season, when you'll see lush, green landscape, as opposed to the dry season's parched, brown landscape - and it often only rains in the late afternoons and evenings.

Hurricanes and other natural disasters can ruin your vacation. Before heading to Mexico during hurricane season (June to November), check the weather forecasts and read up about precautions you can take.

There are regional variations to Mexico's weather which we will look at in more detail below. Read on to learn about weather conditions in different areas of Mexico, and to see average annual temperatures for various destinations.

Mexico's Baja Peninsula comprises the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur. The total area of the Baja California Peninsula is 55 360 square miles (143,390 square kilometers), and it is over 680 miles long (1100 km).

The climate in Baja California is temperate and rather dry, with Tijuana receiving an average of 9 inches (235 mm) of rain annually, and Rosarito 11 inches (273 mm), mostly between December and March. The Sierra mountain range divides the state and at the higher altitudes in the center of the state,​ there is more rain. This is Mexico's wine-producing area. Toward the south of the state there are desert areas, with scorching summers and cool winters. Average temperatures in Tijuana range from a high of 79F in September to a low of 45F in December.

The southern part of the Baja Peninsula has warm winters and hot summers with occasional refreshing breezes. The coast of the Sea of Cortes generally has warmer temperatures than the Pacific coast. Los Cabos receives an annual average rainfall of 10 inches (25 cm), which falls mostly in September and October.

In inland northern Mexico, the weather is generally arid and varies a great deal throughout the year. During the summer months, it can be very hot, with an average high of 95F in August. Temperatures drop in winter, with north winds bringing a chill-January sees an average low of 48F. There is occasional snowfall in winter, so be prepared.

One of northern Mexico's most important tourist attractions, the Copper Canyon, has distinct climates at the highlands and in the valleys, so visitors are advised to dress in layers to be able to bundle up or strip down for comfort.

Inland central Mexico has spring-like weather-it's warm or hot during the day, and cools down come nightfall. Cities at high altitudes, like Mexico City (7349 feet/2240 m) can be quite cold at times, particularly at night, so pack accordingly. The warmest months of the year are April and May, with average high temperatures at 79F. Then the rains start and temperatures go down. ​The rainy season lasts from May through September or October, and the coldest months are December and January-the average low then is 43F.

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Mexico's Information

Land Area

1,943,945 km ²

Water Area

20,430 km ²

Total Area

1,964,375km ² (#13)

Population

123,166,749 (#11)

Population Density

63.36/km ²

Government Type

Federal Presidential Republic

GDP (PPP)

$2,310.00 Billion

GDP Per Capita

$18,900

Currency

Peso (MXN)

More Information

Mexico

Largest Cities

Mexico City (12,294,193)

Iztapalapa (1,820,888)

Ecatepec (1,806,226)

Guadalajara (1,640,589)

Puebla (1,590,256)

Ciudad Juarez (1,512,354)

Tijuana (1,376,457)

Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (1,232,220)

Gustavo A. Madero (1,185,772)

Monterrey (1,122,874)

Archaeological discoveries indicate that the earliest signs of human life in Mexico date back over 20,000 years, with evidence of permanent settlements along the coastal areas dating to 1500 BC.

Long before the Europeans arrived, Mexico was home to many indigenous peoples, with the Olmec, Maya and powerful Aztec cultures the most notable.

Unfortunately, the Aztecs were no match for the military skills and weapons of Hernan Cortes and his Spanish soldiers, and they were defeated in 1521, as the colonization of this prolific land began.

The Spanish conquistadors quickly expanded their search for hidden treasures; the native peoples were enslaved and forced into hard labor, and the subsequent harsh treatment, malnutrition and European-introduced diseases decimated 90% of the indigenous population.

The Spanish found massive silver deposits in Mexico; mines were built, and the treasure was sent back to Spain. News of this lucrative new land spread quickly, and in search of personal riches, colonists arrived by the hundreds of thousands.

Over time, settlers were segregated into two social divisions; the Criollos ( pure Spanish blood), and the Mestizos ( Spanish and native blood). The powerful land-owning Criollos fought the Crown over taxes and other unpopular rules; their decade-long rebellion was the catalyst for independence in 1821 and they subsequently became the ruling class of Mexico.

Shortly thereafter it captured Texas, then lost it in a war with the U.S., as well as all of modern-day Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah; ports were blockaded by the U.S and French; Mexico City was captured by the French; oil was discovered; a revolution over land reform cost 250,000 lives; numerous revolts and political unrest ravaged the land; population grew dramatically; international debt increased; the economy made a comeback, then crashed; an earthquake devastated Mexico City; citizen rebellions broke out in the south; suspicious election results and political rancor were and still are the norm - and yet it survives.

Modern Mexico is the world's most populous Spanish speaking country, and its national identity is reflected ( and blessed) by the heritage of its native peoples, and their colorful art, cuisines, dances, languages and religious festivals.

This country of contrasts is a tourism mecca with remnants of its many ancient cultures spread across the land. Thousands of miles of beaches and the coastal resort cities of Acapulco, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta, as well as Cozumel and the Baja Peninsula, have transformed Mexico into one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet.

The massive Mexico City metro with its hordes of people ( over 21 million), tasty food, infectious music and Spanish history, is quite possibly the most fascinating city in the world.

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Land Area 1,943,945 km 2 Water Area 20,430 km 2 Total Area 1,964,375km 2 (#13) Population 123,166,749 (#11) Population Density 63.36/km 2 Government Type Federal Presidential Republic GDP (PPP) $2,310.00 Billion GDP Per Capita $18,900 Currency Peso (MXN) More Information Mexico Largest Cities Mexico City (12,294,193) Iztapalapa (1,820,888) Ecatepec (1,806,226) Guadalajara (1,640,589) Puebla (1,590,256) Ciudad Juarez (1,512,354) Tijuana (1,376,457) Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl (1,232,220) Gustavo A.

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Mexico

Mexico is located on the continent of North America. Most geographers do not consider Mexico a part of Central America. Mexico is in North America.

Land

Mexico is an immense area flanked by mountain ranges, low coastal plains, desert landscapes, and snow-capped volcanoes. Two of the highest volcanoes ( Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl) are near Mexico City. Mountain ranges fall sharply off to narrow coastal plains in the West and East. The Sierra Madre Occidental is in the west and the Sierra Madre Oriental is in the east., which meet in the Southeast.

The Ring of Fire is a horseshoe-shaped area where a large number volcanic and earthquake activity occurs. Roughly 90% of the world's earthquakes 75% of the world's active volcanoes occur along the Ring of Fire. The 25,000 mile (40,000 km) follows the edges of the Pacific Ocean. Located on the Ring of Fire's eastern half is Mexico with a number of active volcanic and earthquake areas.

Rio Grande/Rio Bravo

The Rio Grande (Rio Bravo in Mexico) is the river that forms the border between Texus, USA and Mexico. The Rio Grande originates high in San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado in the United States. It flows through New Mexico before becoming the boundary between Texas and Mexico. The Rio Grande makes a big bend emptying into the Gulf of Mexico at Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Mexico.

Animals

There are a large variety of animals in Mexico.

In northern Mexico, deserts are full of plants and animals. The west coast of Mexico Eastern North Pacific gray whales make a round trip between Mexico and Alaska

The monarch butterfly migrates to Mexico from Canada and the USA every year.

Noteworthy Animals in the Yécora Area
The spotted bat is a medium-size bat of North America. It has the largest ears of any bat on the American continent. It's ears are nearly 2 inches (51mm). It lives in the western United States and Mexico.

Spotted Bat

The volcano rabbit is one of the smallest rabbits in the world. It is a rare rabbit found in Mexico in areas near volcanoes.

Volcano Rabbit

History

Many different cultures existed in various parts of Mexico: the Olmecs, the Teotihuacans, the Maya, the Mixtecs, the Zapotecs, the Tarascans, the Totonacs and the Aztecs.

The Classical Period 300-900 CE
A major region of Mayan development was the Yucatan peninsula making up the southern and eastern portions of modern-day Mexico

10 Maya foods that changed the world's eating habits

Sites to See Maya Mathematics
Maya Ruins
A photographic tour of several fascinating archaeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.

Maya Adventure
The Science Museum of Minnesota web site highlights science activities and information related to ancient and modern Maya culture.

The Post-Classical Period 900-1521 CE
The Aztecs were an advanced native population in Mexico.

Ancient Mexico
Interactive map about the Aztecs, Mayas, and the predecessors. A flash presentation of the "Fall of the Aztecs" and more.

Aztecs referred to themselves as the Mexica or Tenochca. A small, nomadic tribal people. The Aztecs finally settled on small islands in Lake Texcoco (modern-day Mexico City).

The Aztec Calendar
The Aztec civilization developed an amazing calendar that was even more accurate than the one we use today.

Hernán Cortés A Spanish adventurer and conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain (1519-21).

1800's
Mexico fights for and wins independence from Spain in 1821.

In 1836, Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Mexicans and Texans battle at the Alamo and San Jacinto.
The Alamo
Read documents, background history, the events leading up to the siege and about the heroes and legends such as Davy Crockett and Sam Houston.

In 1836, the USA wins the Mexican-American war and gains Mexican territory including what are now: Nevada and Utah, parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming and Colorado.

The battle of Puebla in 1862 was the victory of the Mexican Army over the French. The holiday Cinco de Mayo honors this battle.

Things to Do

Decorative Studded Beaded Dish
Need: paper plates, paper cups, seed beads or paint.

Use a large sturdy paper plate. Draw a simple flower design in the center of the plate with a pencil. Add a wavy design around the rim.

Pour white glue into paper cups. Paint a thick layer of glue into the petals of the flowers. Carefully drop colored seed beads onto the glue petals. Glue seed beads in the center of the flower.

Paint glue over the wavy line. Drop seed beads onto the glue. Let the glue dry overnight. Shake to remove any loose beads.

The children could also paint the flower and wavy line designs on the paper plates.

Yarn Art Painting
Need: posterboard or cardboard, yarn in bright colors

Draw a simple picture on cardboard (a picture of something from nature works great such as a butterfly). Brush on glue. Then lay yarn on the lines. Fill in the picture with yarn in squiggles and circles.

Recipes
Mexican Recipes
A variety of recipes. Corn is one of the most important foods in Mexico. The basis of native Mexican cooking was, and still is, corn-made tortillas.

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