During the 2025 rainy season and hurricane period, a total of 31 tropical cyclones were recorded from May to November, with 13 in the Atlantic Ocean and 18 in the northeast Pacific.
Tropical Cyclones Impacting Mexico
The National Meteorological Service (SMN), an agency of the National Water Commission (Conagua), reported that during this season, two tropical cyclones affected Mexico:
- Erick, which struck as a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, in Santiago Pinotepa Nacional, Oaxaca, early on June 19.
- Raymond, which entered as a post-tropical cyclone in Baja California Sur, causing significant damage along its path.
Additionally, five Pacific tropical cyclones skirted Mexico’s coast without making landfall but still caused indirect impacts like heavy rain, high waves, and strong winds.
Pacific Basin
- Bárbara – Category 1 hurricane
- Flossie – Category 3 hurricane (made landfall)
- Erick – Category 4 hurricane (made landfall)
- Priscilla – Tropical storm
- Raymond – Tropical storm
- Cosme – Tropical storm
- Dalila – Tropical storm
Atlantic Basin
- Andrea – Tropical storm
- Barry – Tropical storm
Tropical Waves
Furthermore, from May to November, a total of 40 tropical waves were observed, slightly above the historical average of 38.
- July and August were the most active months, with 11 waves each.
- May and November had the least activity, with only one system each.
These waves brought rain to central, central-western, eastern, southern regions, and the Yucatan Peninsula, playing a crucial role in distributing precipitation across the country.
Mexican Monsoon
The 2025 Mexican Monsoon exhibited typical behavior over northwestern Mexico, particularly in Sonora, Sinaloa, and parts of Chihuahua and Durango.
Overall, this monsoon lasted longer than usual, extending until the last week of September, approximately seven days past the average termination date.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: How many tropical cyclones affected Mexico in 2025? A: A total of 31 tropical cyclones were recorded, with two making landfall in Mexico.
- Q: How many tropical waves were observed during the 2025 season? A: Forty tropical waves were recorded, slightly above the historical average.
- Q: What was the behavior of the 2025 Mexican Monsoon? A: The monsoon exhibited typical behavior over northwestern Mexico and lasted longer than usual, extending until late September.
