Overview of the Weather Conditions
The last Sunday of the year will bring a mix of cold temperatures and rainfall across various parts of Mexico. The National Weather Service (SMN) warns that significant winds and waves are expected, particularly in mountainous and coastal areas. Authorities urge residents to take precautions.
Rain and Showers in the East, Center, and Southeast
A high-level cyclonic circulation and a low-pressure system will generate precipitation in the Gulf, southern, and southeastern states. Here are the details:
- Heavy Rainfall (25 to 50 mm): Central and eastern regions of Chiapas, as well as the central-south areas of Quintana Roo.
- Showers (5 to 25 mm): Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Jalisco, Colima, Michoacán, Guerrero, Puebla, Veracruz, State of Mexico, Oaxaca, Tabasco, Campeche, and Yucatán.
- Isolated rainfall: In areas of Chihuahua, Nayarit, Querétaro, Hidalgo, and Morelos.
The SMN cautions that rainfall may be accompanied by thunderstorms and localized flooding in low-lying areas.
Cold Temperatures Persist in Northern and Central Regions
Morning temperatures will remain low, particularly in mountainous areas:
- -10°C to -5°C with frost: Baja California, Chihuahua, and Durango mountain ranges.
- -5°C to 0°C: Sonora, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Zacatecas, Guanajuato, State of Mexico, Tlaxcala, and Puebla mountainous areas.
- 0°C to 5°C: High-altitude regions of San Luis Potosí, Hidalgo, Querétaro, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Morelos.
The likelihood of snow or sleet at night remains for northern Chihuahua.
Strong Winds and Elevated Waves
Winds will reach speeds of up to 70 km/h in northern states:
- Rachas de 50 a 70 km/h: Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas.
- Rachas de 40 a 60 km/h: Baja California, Baja California Sur, and Sonora.
- Rachas de 30 a 50 km/h: Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, and Yucatán.
Additionally, waves along the western coast of Baja California and Baja California Sur will reach 1.5 to 2.5 meters.
Key Questions and Answers
- What weather conditions can we expect on December 28? A mix of cold temperatures and rainfall across various parts of Mexico, with significant winds and waves in mountainous and coastal areas.
- Which regions will experience heavy rainfall? Central and eastern Chiapas, as well as the central-south areas of Quintana Roo.
- Where will cold temperatures persist? In mountainous areas of northern, central, and southeastern Mexico.
- Which states will experience strong winds? Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora, Veracruz, Tabasco, Campeche, and Yucatán.
- What precautions should be taken? Authorities recommend taking precautions, especially in mountainous and coastal areas, due to significant winds and elevated waves.
