El Zembo Weather Records (MXN00013116)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for El Zembo (MXN00013116), Mexico, with 33 years of record.
Key Facts for El Zembo
- El Zembo (MXN00013116) is a weather station in Mexico at 20.15 latitude and -98.55 longitude, 2,310 m (7,578 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1980 to 2012, 33 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at El Zembo still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- El Zembo tied a daily record low minimum temperature of 1.7 C (35.1 F) on 5 September 2012.
About the Station
- Location: Mexico, 20.15 latitude, -98.55 longitude.
- Elevation: 2,310 m (7,578 ft).
- Period of record: 1980 to 2012, 33 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Feb | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Mar | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | -8.3 C (17.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Apr | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| May | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | -2.2 C (28.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jun | 33.9 C (93.0 F) | 0.0 C (32.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Jul | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Aug | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Sep | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | -9.4 C (15.1 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 30.0 C (86.0 F) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 63 |
| 1981 | 85 |
| 1982 | 54 |
| 1983 | 61 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 35 |
| 1986 | 45 |
| 1987 | 93 |
| 1988 | 48 |
| 1989 | 39 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 36 |
| 1992 | 44 |
| 1993 | 27 |
| 1994 | 46 |
| 1995 | 58 |
| 1996 | 53 |
| 1997 | 86 |
| 1998 | 87 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 23 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 36 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 24 |
| 2010 | 40 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 7 |
All-Time Record Progression
1 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-06 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Sep: 125.0 mm (4.9 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.2 mm (1.8 in) | 11 January 1984 |
| Feb | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) | 4 February 2010 |
| Mar | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) | 4 March 1988 |
| Apr | 54.4 mm (2.1 in) | 4 April 2011 |
| May | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 10 May 1980 |
| Jun | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) | 4 June 2012 |
| Jul | 67.8 mm (2.7 in) | 20 July 2011 |
| Aug | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) | 22 August 2007 |
| Sep | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) | 6 September 2011 |
| Oct | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) | 5 October 2005 |
| Nov | 33.3 mm (1.3 in) | 11 November 1992 |
| Dec | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 3 December 2006 |
Period of Record Coverage
1980 to 2012| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 245 | 67% | No |
| 1981 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 336 | 92% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 364 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 122 | 33% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily low min (Tie) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | tie | 18 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 24 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 27 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 32 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 26 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily low max (Tie) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 31 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily rain | 65.3 mm (2.6 in) | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 24 years | 45 of 100 (Notable) |
| 18 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily low max (Tie) | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 17 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily low max (Tie) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | tie | 20 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily low max (Tie) | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | tie | 29 years | 2 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily rain | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 4.8 mm (0.19 in) | 17 years | 11 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | monthly low max (Tie) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | tie | 4 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | monthly low max (Tie) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | tie | 4 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 August 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily high min (Tie) | 7.8 C (46.0 F) | tie | 32 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 July 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily rain | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 4.1 mm (0.16 in) | 31 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily rain | 45.0 mm (1.8 in) | 29.3 mm (1.2 in) | 2 years | 31 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 July 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily low max | 17.8 C (64.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 29 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 14 July 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily rain | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) | 0.5 mm (0.02 in) | 1 year | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 13 July 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 28 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 July 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily rain | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) | 13 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 July 2012 | El Zembo, MX | daily rain | 54.9 mm (2.2 in) | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 3 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
Climate Trend
30 complete years, 1981 to 2011| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 12.3 C | -0.86 C |
| 1982 | 13.3 C | +0.11 C |
| 1983 | 13.1 C | -0.03 C |
| 1984 | 12.6 C | -0.53 C |
| 1985 | 12.4 C | -0.74 C |
| 1986 | 12.7 C | -0.49 C |
| 1987 | 12.8 C | -0.33 C |
| 1988 | 12.8 C | -0.40 C |
| 1989 | 12.7 C | -0.52 C |
| 1990 | 12.7 C | -0.49 C |
| 1991 | 13.3 C | +0.17 C |
| 1992 | 12.3 C | -0.92 C |
| 1993 | 12.8 C | -0.35 C |
| 1994 | 13.5 C | +0.31 C |
| 1995 | 14.2 C | +0.98 C |
| 1996 | 13.6 C | +0.38 C |
| 1997 | 13.8 C | +0.60 C |
| 1998 | 14.6 C | +1.47 C |
| 1999 | 13.4 C | +0.18 C |
| 2000 | 13.3 C | +0.10 C |
| 2001 | 13.2 C | -0.02 C |
| 2002 | 13.2 C | +0.05 C |
| 2003 | 13.6 C | +0.38 C |
| 2004 | 13.1 C | -0.07 C |
| 2005 | 13.8 C | +0.66 C |
| 2006 | 13.4 C | +0.23 C |
| 2007 | 13.2 C | +0.07 C |
| 2009 | 13.6 C | +0.46 C |
| 2010 | 12.9 C | -0.32 C |
| 2011 | 13.2 C | +0.04 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade over 1981 to 2011. In Fahrenheit: 0.5 F (0.1 to 0.9) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 30 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.3 C (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 0.5 F (0.1 to 0.9) per decade | 1981 to 2011 | 30 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 1.0 C (0.5 to 1.4) per decade | 1.7 F (1.0 to 2.4) per decade | 1981 to 2011 | 30 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | -0.4 C (-0.6 to -0.2) per decade | -0.7 F (-1.0 to -0.4) per decade | 1981 to 2011 | 30 | Fall |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1980 to 2012| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 36.7 C (98.1 F) | 1998 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) | 33 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -10.0 C (14.0 F) | 1997 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) | 33 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) | 2011 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) | 33 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 207.8 mm (8.2 in) | 2012 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) | 33 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 120 days | 1998 | 39 days | 33 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1981 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1982 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
| 1983 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1984 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1985 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1986 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1987 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1988 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1989 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1990 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1991 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1992 | 28.9 C (84.0 F) |
| 1993 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 1994 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1995 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1996 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1997 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 1998 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1999 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2000 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2001 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2002 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2003 | 33.9 C (93.0 F) |
| 2004 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 2005 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2006 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2007 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2008 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2009 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2010 | 31.7 C (89.1 F) |
| 2011 | 32.8 C (91.0 F) |
| 2012 | 30.0 C (86.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1981 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1982 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1983 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1984 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1985 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 1986 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1987 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 1988 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1989 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1990 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1991 | -0.6 C (30.9 F) |
| 1992 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1993 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1994 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 1995 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1996 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 1997 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1998 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 1999 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2000 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2001 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2002 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2003 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2004 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2005 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 2006 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2007 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2008 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2009 | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| 2010 | -8.3 C (17.1 F) |
| 2011 | -6.1 C (21.0 F) |
| 2012 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1981 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1982 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1983 | 52.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1984 | 46.0 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1985 | 49.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1986 | 63.2 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1987 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1988 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1989 | 79.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1990 | 62.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1991 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1992 | 70.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1993 | 47.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1994 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1995 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1996 | 54.1 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1997 | 43.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1998 | 61.0 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1999 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2000 | 57.4 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2001 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2002 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 2003 | 66.8 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2004 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2005 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2006 | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2007 | 88.9 mm (3.5 in) |
| 2008 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2009 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2010 | 48.3 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2011 | 125.0 mm (4.9 in) |
| 2012 | 95.0 mm (3.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 145.9 mm (5.7 in) |
| 1981 | 111.8 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1982 | 102.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1983 | 109.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1984 | 129.0 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1985 | 92.3 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1986 | 81.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1987 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1988 | 176.2 mm (6.9 in) |
| 1989 | 149.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1990 | 101.2 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1991 | 107.3 mm (4.2 in) |
| 1992 | 99.5 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1993 | 131.6 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1994 | 103.7 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1995 | 122.5 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1996 | 96.3 mm (3.8 in) |
| 1997 | 110.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1998 | 103.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1999 | 143.1 mm (5.6 in) |
| 2000 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2001 | 121.4 mm (4.8 in) |
| 2002 | 97.4 mm (3.8 in) |
| 2003 | 82.9 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2004 | 64.9 mm (2.6 in) |
| 2005 | 200.4 mm (7.9 in) |
| 2006 | 105.7 mm (4.2 in) |
| 2007 | 149.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 2008 | 114.9 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2009 | 118.2 mm (4.7 in) |
| 2010 | 133.2 mm (5.2 in) |
| 2011 | 206.2 mm (8.1 in) |
| 2012 | 207.8 mm (8.2 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 47 days |
| 1981 | 36 days |
| 1982 | 56 days |
| 1983 | 49 days |
| 1984 | 58 days |
| 1985 | 34 days |
| 1986 | 99 days |
| 1987 | 62 days |
| 1988 | 27 days |
| 1989 | 39 days |
| 1990 | 32 days |
| 1991 | 21 days |
| 1992 | 23 days |
| 1993 | 47 days |
| 1994 | 31 days |
| 1995 | 33 days |
| 1996 | 41 days |
| 1997 | 37 days |
| 1998 | 120 days |
| 1999 | 41 days |
| 2000 | 35 days |
| 2001 | 38 days |
| 2002 | 34 days |
| 2003 | 71 days |
| 2004 | 44 days |
| 2005 | 31 days |
| 2006 | 22 days |
| 2007 | 59 days |
| 2008 | 59 days |
| 2009 | 24 days |
| 2010 | 47 days |
| 2011 | 45 days |
| 2012 | 7 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
30 years with a frostAcross 30 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at El Zembo falls on 15 April and the median first autumn frost on 27 October, which leaves a median of 180 days between them.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by -20.4 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period | Recent period (1981 to 2011) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 15 April | n/a | 15 April | n/a | +16.7 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 27 October | n/a | 27 October | n/a | -3.7 days per decade |
| Growing days | 180 days | n/a | 180 days | n/a | -20.4 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
31 years, 1981 to 2011A day with at least 60.2 mm (2.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 133.0 mm (5.2 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 60.2 mm (2.4 in) | |
| 5 years | 75.8 mm (3.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 87.5 mm (3.4 in) | |
| 25 years | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) | |
| 50 years | 117.9 mm (4.6 in) | Longer than the 31 years of record |
| 100 years | 133.0 mm (5.2 in) | Longer than the 31 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 31 years of values from 1981 to 2011.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 125.0 mm (4.9 in) in 2011; 93.5 mm (3.7 in) in 2005; 88.9 mm (3.5 in) in 1988.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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